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"Winnie-the-Pooh" by Alan Alexander Milne

《讀你聽2.2》七月溫馨呈獻
英國作家艾倫·亞歷山大·米恩著作《小熊維尼》
童書於1926年出版
講述愛吃蜂蜜的維尼與百畝森林朋友的奇趣冒險
E.H. Shepard插圖深入人心 溫馨幽默
傳遞純真友誼 譯成五十多種語言
迪士尼六十年代起改編成動畫
全球商品化及1982年《維尼之道》等哲學書
將作者生辰（1月18日）推為國際小熊維尼日
續集《小熊維尼之家》1928年出版

Book VIII Chapter 1-5
03:15 1 Pooh tries climbing a tree for honey, falls, uses a balloon, but gets stuck. Christopher Robin rescues him.
15:36 2 Pooh overeats at Rabbit’s, gets stuck in the door, and is freed after slimming down.
24:11 3 Pooh and Piglet track a “Woozle,” but it’s their own footprints circling back.
31:17 4 Eeyore loses his tail; Pooh finds it at Owl’s, used as a bell-pull.
39:32 5 Pooh and Piglet trap a Heffalump; Pooh gets stuck with a honey jar.

Main Characters (order by mention)
Winnie-the-Pooh: A kind-hearted, honey-loving bear with a simple, optimistic outlook
Christopher Robin: A human boy, the leader and caretaker of the group
Piglet: Pooh’s timid, loyal friend, a small pig
Rabbit, Owl: Animal friends with distinct personalities
Eeyore: A gloomy donkey who often loses his tail

Costa's Wordbook
Slither v slide or slip unsteadily on a loose or slippery surface; move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion 蜿蜒 曲折滑行
Gorse n a yellow-flowered shrub of the pea family, the leaves of which are modified to form spines, native to western Europe and North Africa 荊豆
Spinney n a small area of trees and bushes 矮林
Larch n a coniferous tree with bunches of deciduous bright green needles, found in cool regions of the northern hemisphere. It is grown for its tough timber and its resin 落葉松
Thistly adj filled with or having many thistles 薊
Goluptious adj (go Lup xious) fine, splendid

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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book VII Chapter 1-4
00:26 1 Father Zossima’s body decays rapidly after death, shocking the faithful. Many see it as a sign he was no saint. The monastery is thrown into doubt and confusion. Alyosha, deeply shaken, leaves to grieve in solitude.
29:38 2 Alyosha, grieving Zosima’s dishonor, questions God’s justice. Rakitin mocks him, offers forbidden sausage and vodka during Lent, and suggests visiting Grushenka. Alyosha accepts both.
43:13 3 Grushenka, awaiting a message from a past lover, comforts a grieving Alyosha. They connect sincerely, lifting each other's spirits. Rakitin grows spiteful, learning she paid him to bring Alyosha. The message arrives, and Grushenka leaves, asking Alyosha to tell Dmitri she once loved him.
1:23:19 4 Alyosha prays in Zosima’s cell, hears the Cana wedding story, and dozes. He dreams of Christ and Zosima, who says Alyosha aided Grushenka’s salvation. Waking, he joyfully embraces the earth.

Characters (order by mention)
Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov, Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, Dmitri Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov, Adelaïda Ivanovna (Fyodor first wife), the Miüsovs; servant Grigory Vassilyevitch, Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov; Sofya Ivanovna (Fyodor second wife), Yefim Petrovitch Polenov; father Zossima, Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov, Maximov, Madame Hohlakov, Lizaveta, Father Anfim, Doctor Herzenstube, Katerina Ivanovna (Dmitri's fiancée), father Paissy, father Iosif, father Superior, Rakitin, Grushenka (Agrafena Alexandrovna), Marfa Ignatyevna (Grigory's wife); Pavel (Smerdyakov), Lizaveta and her father Ilya; Karp the convict; von Schmidt; Agafya Ivanovna (old colonel's daughter), Dr. Kravchenko, merchant Trifonov, watchman Foma, shopkeeper Lukyanov, Governor Schultz, merchant Dernidov, handsome Belyavsky, novice Porfiry, sergeant’s widow Prohorovna and son Vassenka, Father Ferapont, father Iona (diseased), left handed boy Smurov, Krassotkin, Lise, Yulia, Captain Snegiryov (Nikolay Ilyitch), landlady Kalmikov, Varvara, Ilusha, Arina Petrovna, Nina, Marya Kondratyevna, merchant Samsonov, Gorstkin (Lyagavy), coachman Mitri, father Mihaïl, Markel (deceased), the cook Afimya, orderly Afanasy, serf Pyotr, Father Job and Varsonofy (both deceased), widow Morozov, maid Fenya, Kuzma Kuzmitch, driver Timofey,

Costa's Wordbook
Catch someone on the hop idiom to do something when someone is unprepared

Psalter n the Book of Psalms (salter)
Levity n the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect 輕率
Layman n a non-ordained male member of a Church; a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject 平信徒 外行
Canticle n a hymn or chant, typically with a biblical text, forming a regular part of a church service (can ticle)

Invalidish adj resembling or characteristic of an invalid (in va Lay dish)
Fichu n a small triangular shawl, worn round a woman's shoulders and neck (Fee shu, fr)
Prime v make (someone or something) ready for use or action
there's many a slip twixt cup and lip idiom even when good outcome seems certain, things can still go wrong
Magdalene - Mary M.,in Christian lore as a reformed sinner, often thought to have been a prostitute who found salvation through Jesus

Lake of Gennesaret - historical name for Sea of Galilee
Sublimity n the quality of being extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable (sub Lim mity)
Zenith n the highest point reached by a given celestial object; the time at which something is most powerful or successful

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Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations

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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book VI Chapter 1-3
00:26 1 Father Zossima, dying, urges Alyosha to leave the monastery and guide his brothers with love. He recalls his older brother, once a skeptic, who became deeply pious before dying young, inspiring Zossima's own spiritual path.
33:36 2 As a young officer, Zossima neglected religion, courted a woman who married another, and challenged her husband to a duel. Inspired by his brother’s dying words to love God’s creation, he apologized to an orderly, spared his opponent, and chose a monastic life. His actions drew a mysterious stranger confessing a past murder, seeking peace but finding none despite public confession. Zossima kept his secret.
1:20:18 3 Zosima tells Alyosha that Russian monks are close to the common people, who will save Russia through their orthodox faith. He advocates true equality, found in spiritual dignity, where masters and servants are equals. He urges loving all creatures, taking responsibility for others’ sins, and praying for those outside the church, denying a material hell. Collapsing, he joyfully dies, embracing the earth.

Characters (order by mention)
Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov, Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, Dmitri Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov, Adelaïda Ivanovna (Fyodor first wife), the Miüsovs; servant Grigory Vassilyevitch, Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov; Sofya Ivanovna (Fyodor second wife), Yefim Petrovitch Polenov; father Zossima, Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov, Maximov, Madame Hohlakov, Lizaveta, Father Anfim, Doctor Herzenstube, Katerina Ivanovna (Dmitri's fiancée), father Paissy, father Iosif, father Superior, Rakitin, Grushenka (Agrafena Alexandrovna), Marfa Ignatyevna (Grigory's wife); Pavel (Smerdyakov), Lizaveta and her father Ilya; Karp the convict; von Schmidt; Agafya Ivanovna (old colonel's daughter), Dr. Kravchenko, merchant Trifonov, watchman Foma, shopkeeper Lukyanov, Governor Schultz, merchant Dernidov, handsome Belyavsky, novice Porfiry, sergeant’s widow Prohorovna and son Vassenka, Father Ferapont, father Iona (diseased), left handed boy Smurov, Krassotkin, Lise, Yulia, Captain Snegiryov (Nikolay Ilyitch), landlady Kalmikov, Varvara, Ilusha, Arina Petrovna, Nina, Marya Kondratyevna, merchant Samsonov, Gorstkin (Lyagavy), coachman Mitri, father Mihaïl, Markel (deceased), the cook Afimya, orderly Afanasy, serf Pyotr

Costa's Wordbook
Potsherd n a pottery fragment usually unearthed as an archaeological relic (Pot sherd)

Novelty adj a new or unfamiliar thing or experience; the quality of being new, original, or unusual; denoting an object intended to be amusing as a result of its unusual design; a small and inexpensive toy or ornament
Devilry n reckless mischief; wicked activity
Ensign n the lowest rank of commissioned infantry officer in the army (N sign)
Trill v produce a quavering or warbling sound 鳥鳴
Vogue adj popular, fashionable; n the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time

Jeer n a rude and mocking remark v make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice 嘲笑
Costermonger n a person who sells goods, especially fruit and vegetables, from a handcart in the street (coster Mong ger)
Guise n an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something 外表 偽裝

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Feb: Perfume, Mar: Angels & Demons, Apr: Don Quixote, Great Gatsby, Jun: Dorian Gray, Jul: LoTR, Nov: Brothers Karamazov, Dec: Metamorphosis 

Complete Collections: 
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations

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CAB - Costa's Audio Book 2.1 Celebrates
Oscar Wilde "The Picture of Dorian Gray" 135th Anniversary

《讀你聽2.1》慶祝
奥斯卡 懷爾德《道林格雷的畫像》一百三十五周年紀念
本作為作者懷爾德唯一小説
其性取向 及原文對十九世紀末倫敦上流社會的放蕩刻畫
惹來爭議 受當時衛道者猛烈抨擊
待作者去世 作品方被漸漸肯定
至近代定位成爲哥德式經典
作品行文唯美傾向 文辭絢麗 意象新穎
一位年輕人靈魂與畫中自己對調
形成外表 内心 行爲落差
到底得到恆久青春 會換來快樂 還是墮落？

Preface, Chapter 1-20
00:18 前言
03:03 第一章 在Basil Hallward家中 他展示了他為金髮Dorian Gray繪製的畫像 Basil生怕展出畫作會暴露了他對Dorian的迷戀 爵士Henry感興趣並回憶起曾聽說過Dorian參與慈善工作 當Dorian到來時 Basil警告Henry不要以他的憤世態度腐化單純的Dorian 但Henry堅持要見他
31:06 第二章 Dorian認識了爵士Henry 爵士稱讚他的美貌 並警告衰老的威脅 Dorian心生羨慕 希望以靈魂換取永遠的青春 Basil完成畫作後 見Dorian莫名叫苦 想即時銷毀畫像 但Dorian拒絕 並保留了畫作 隨後與Henry一同外出
1:01:52 第三章 Henry爵士從他的叔叔Fermor爵士那裡得知Dorian的困難過去 並對這個年輕人產生興趣 在Agatha女士的晚宴上 Henry爵士宣揚享樂主義和自私引起了賓客的不安 同時也讓人著迷 Dorian特別被吸引決定放棄與Basil相處 和Henry一起共度時間
1:27:53 第四章 一個月後Dorian告訴Henry他愛上了Sibyl Vane 一位女演員 儘管劇院的地位低下 Dorian被她吸引 在見過她之後 他決定娶她 Henry感到好笑 同意去看她的表演 Dorian後來告訴 Henry他們訂婚了
1:59:14 第五章 Sibyl 對與Dorian的戀情欣喜若狂 但她的母親和哥哥James卻心存疑慮 James準備前往澳大利亞 他警告母親不要對Dorian的意圖掉以輕心 並發誓若Dorian傷害Sibyl 他將殺了他 儘管如此 Sibyl仍對Dorian一心一意
2:22:58 第六章 那晚Henry告訴Basil Dorian已與Sibyl訂婚 儘管她的社會地位較低 Dorian因愛啟發 拒絕了Henry的想法 宣稱Sibyl是他的生命意義 Henry毫不氣餒 堅持追求快樂是自然 三人前往貧民窟劇院 期待見證Sibyl的演出 這將是在場衆人的重要時刻
2:38:39 第七章 在劇院Sibyl演技不堪入目 Dorian對此感到震驚 在得知她因愛上自己失去表演熱情後殘忍拋棄她 流浪倫敦街頭後 Dorian回家發現畫像嘴角出現冷笑 他感到震驚和羞愧 決定與Sibyl和解 並將畫像藏在屏風後
3:02:44 第八章 Dorian發現畫像變得更加殘酷 Henry告訴他 Sibyl自殺 並說服他將此視為藝術的美麗悲劇而非罪惡感 Dorian決定接受永恆青春 熱情與罪惡 並讓畫像承受他的負擔 當晚他與Henry一同觀摩歌劇
3:31:15 第九章 Basil探望Dorian表示慰問 但Dorian冷漠地談論Sibyl的死 重申Henry的觀點 Basil察覺到Dorian的改變並請求展示畫像 Dorian 拒絕並在 Basil 試圖揭開畫布時驚慌失措 Basil 承認對 Dorian 的迷戀 但 Dorian 仍然拒絕 並決定永遠隱藏畫像
3:51:32 第十章 Dorian僱人將畫像搬到鎖住的閣樓 隱藏畫像的腐化 他閱讀Henry寄來的書 描述一名巴黎人沉迷於各種享樂的人生 對其主題深感著迷認為它混淆了善惡的界限 晚餐時Dorian與Henry討論這本書
4:09:20 第十一章 Dorian在yellow book的影響下改變 沉迷於黑暗的享樂 同時保持著年輕美貌 他陶醉於自己無瑕外貌與墮落靈魂之間的對比 探索感官的快樂和智識的好奇 隨著畫像老化 Dorian擔心它被偷走 揭露他的不老醜聞
4:53:58 第十二章 在三十八歲生日的前夕 Dorian遇見Basil Basil警告他有關他罪行的流言 Basil對Dorian的敗壞人際關係表示擔憂 並敦促他行善 Dorian 承諾展示他的靈魂 提供他一生的日記 以揭示對他指控的真相
5:08:21 第十三章 Dorian向Basil展示他可怕的老化畫像 Basil認出自己的作品 Dorian解釋他為永恆青春所立的契約 詛咒了畫像 當Basil請求原諒時 Dorian在憤怒中殺死了他 他安排了不在場證明 隱藏Basil的屍身物品 創造了無辜的假象
5:22:03 第十四章 在Basil被殺的隔天早晨 Dorian反思自己的仇恨 避免過度沉溺於其中 他召來了Alan Campbell這位舊友 請求他處理屍體 Campbell起初拒絕 Dorian用威脅迫使他同意 Campbell用硝酸處理屍體 Dorian注意到畫像發生了不尋常的變化
5:47:44 第十五章 晚宴上 Dorian和貴族女士們調情 感受到雙重生活的刺激 他與Henry討論他的鄉村莊園 Henry隨意問起Dorian昨晚行蹤 Dorian的冷靜外表稍顯崩潰 隨後他燒毀Basil的物品 拿出鴉片並前往倫敦的鴉片窟尋求慰藉
6:05:21 第十六章 Dorian默念Henry的格言 前往鴉片窟逃避他的罪行 他遇見Adrian Singleton 並被Sibyl的兄弟James逼問 James認出Dorian為傷害Sibyl的人 Dorian說服James自己無辜 不久James發現Dorian經歷十八年未曾衰老 決心再次追捕他
6:22:53 第十七章 一週後 Dorian在Selby府中招待貴賓 與Henry爵士 女公爵和衆人閑話 討論自然和美學之要 公爵夫人批評Henry爵士太注重外表 Henry認為愛情如同生活 需不斷重複重大經歷 此時外面傳來沉重墜地聲 衆人趕至 只見Dorian昏迷不醒 生怕仇人James Vane到來
6:33:17 第十八章 Dorian留在房間 被James的身影困擾 良久後外出 感覺精神焕發 參加射擊活動 一名男子被射殺後 Dorian擔心這是兇兆 遂向Henry傾訴自己無法愛人的困擾 隨後發現死者是James 方鬆一口氣
6:50:45 第十九章 Dorian拜訪Henry 聲稱自己想要改變成為有德之人 他提到一次旅行中自己抵抗了誘惑 Henry不以為意 並轉向Basil失踪和Alan Campbell自殺的話題 Dorian提問是否可能是自己殺了Basil 他們討論靈魂 Dorian請求Henry不再借出那本「黃書」
7:09:41 第二十章 Dorian檢查畫像 希望能反映他改過自新的嘗試 但他只看到一副虛偽的表情 他憤怒地用刀刺向畫像 當他的僕人闖入時 他們發現畫像未變 而Dorian的屍體則老態淋漓 並被刀刺中心臟 

Characters
Dorian Gray - A radiantly handsome, impressionable, and wealthy young gentleman, whose portrait the artist Basil Hallward paints. Under the influence of Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian becomes extremely concerned with the transience of his beauty and begins to pursue his own pleasure above all else. He devotes himself to having as many experiences as possible, whether moral or immoral, elegant or sordid
Lord Henry Wotton - A nobleman and a close friend of Basil Hallward. Urbane and witty, Lord Henry is perpetually armed and ready with well-phrased epigrams criticizing the moralism and hypocrisy of Victorian society. His pleasure-seeking philosophy of “new Hedonism,” which espouses garnering experiences that stimulate the senses without regard for conventional morality, plays a vital role in Dorian’s development
Basil Hallward - An artist, and a friend of Lord Henry. Basil becomes obsessed with Dorian after meeting him at a party. He claims that Dorian possesses a beauty so rare that it has helped him realize a new kind of art; through Dorian, he finds “the lines of a fresh school.” Dorian also helps Basil realize his artistic potential, as the portrait of Dorian that Basil paints proves to be his masterpiece
Sibyl Vane - A poor, beautiful, and talented actress with whom Dorian falls in love. Sibyl’s love for Dorian compromises her ability to act, as her experience of true love in life makes her realize the falseness of affecting emotions onstage
James Vane - Sibyl’s brother, a sailor bound for Australia. James cares deeply for his sister and worries about her relationship with Dorian. Distrustful of his mother’s motives, he believes that Mrs. Vane’s interest in Dorian’s wealth disables her from properly protecting Sibyl. As a result, James is hesitant to leave his sister
Alan Campbell - Once an intimate friend, Alan Campbell is one of many promising young men who have severed ties with Dorian because of Dorian’s sullied reputation
Mrs. Vane - Sibyl and James’s mother. Mrs. Vane is a faded actress who has consigned herself and her daughter to a tawdry theater company, the owner of which has helped her to pay her debts. She conceives of Dorian Gray as a wonderful alliance for her daughter because of his wealth; this ulterior motive, however, clouds her judgment and leaves Sibyl vulnerable

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Perfume, The Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, The Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations

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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book V Chapter 1-7
00:26 1 Alyosha explains his failed mission to Lise, who confesses her love. They plan to marry someday. Madame Hohlakov disapproves, but Alyosha says it's far off. Katerina, meanwhile, has collapsed with a fever.
22:51 2 Alyosha, wondering about Dmitri’s strange behavior, searches for him. At the summerhouse, he finds Smerdyakov singing, who tells him Dmitri planned to meet Ivan at the Metropolis. Alyosha hurries there but finds only Ivan.
36:49 3 Ivan admires Alyosha but rejects the world’s injustice. Though he doesn’t deny God, he cannot accept His creation. He avoids Fyodor, insists he’s not responsible for family, and explains his rejection to Alyosha.
57:05 4 Ivan rejects a world where innocent children suffer, questioning divine justice. He challenges Alyosha with a moral dilemma about sacrificing one for many and recalls his poem "The Grand Inquisitor" on forgiveness, sinlessness.
1:23:39 5 In 16th-century Spain, Christ returns briefly and is arrested by the Grand Inquisitor, who accuses Him of burdening humanity with freedom by rejecting the devil’s three temptations. The Inquisitor claims the Church has corrected Christ’s mistake by offering people security and happiness in exchange for their freedom. Though he admits siding with the devil, he believes this path benefits the weak majority. Christ stays silent and responds only with a kiss, after which the Inquisitor releases Him, demanding He never return. Ivan finishes the story; Alyosha answers with a kiss, echoing Christ.
2:13:41 6 Ivan feels depressed, fearing meeting Smerdyakov. At home, Smerdyakov confesses his worries about Fyodor and Dmitri’s rivalry over Grushenka and fears an epileptic seizure. He reveals Dmitri knows the secret signals he will use for his master. Despite warnings, Ivan decides to leave for Moscow as planned the next day.
2:36:33 7 Ivan, exhausted and unable to sleep, agrees to delay his trip to Moscow and instead go to a nearby town at Fyodor's request. He tells Smerdyakov, who cryptically responds. Soon after, Smerdyakov suffers an epileptic fit, leaving Fyodor alone, expecting Grushenka’s visit.

Characters (order by mention)
Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov, Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, Dmitri Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov, Adelaïda Ivanovna (Fyodor first wife), the Miüsovs; servant Grigory Vassilyevitch, Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov; Sofya Ivanovna (Fyodor second wife), Yefim Petrovitch Polenov; father Zossima, Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov, Maximov, Madame Hohlakov, Lizaveta, Father Anfim, Doctor Herzenstube, Katerina Ivanovna (Dmitri's fiancée), father Paissy, father Iosif, father Superior, Rakitin, Grushenka (Agrafena Alexandrovna), Marfa Ignatyevna (Grigory's wife); Pavel (Smerdyakov), Lizaveta and her father Ilya; Karp the convict; von Schmidt; Agafya Ivanovna (old colonel's daughter), Dr. Kravchenko, merchant Trifonov, watchman Foma, shopkeeper Lukyanov, Governor Schultz, merchant Dernidov, handsome Belyavsky, novice Porfiry, sergeant’s widow Prohorovna and son Vassenka, Father Ferapont, father Iona (diseased), left handed boy Smurov, Krassotkin, Lise, Yulia, Captain Snegiryov (Nikolay Ilyitch), landlady Kalmikov, Varvara, Ilusha, Arina Petrovna, Nina, Marya Kondratyevna, merchant Samsonov, Gorstkin (Lyagavy), coachman Mitri,

Costa's Wordbook
Affect v pretend to have or feel (something); use, wear, or assume (something) pretentiously or so as to make an impression on others

Hussar n a soldier in a light cavalry regiment which had adopted a dress uniform modelled on that of the Hungarian hussars (huh Sar)
Monastic adj relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live (mon Nastic)

Buffet n a cabinet with shelves and drawers for keeping dinnerware and table linens, a sideboard (buf fet)
Professions de foi - fr, professions of faith
"Am I my brother(Dmitri)’s keeper?" - ref. Cain and Abel, Genesis
Lay it on - idiom to speak in a way that is exaggerated and not sincere
S’il n’existait pas Dieu, il faudrait l’inventer - fr, If God did not exist, we would have to invent him
Euclid’s geometry - a system of geometry based on a set of axioms and postulates, famously presented in Euclid's Elements
Euclidean n relating to or denoting the system of geometry based on the work of Euclid and corresponding to the geometry of ordinary experience 歐幾裡得幾何 (u Clid dian) 
Anarchism n a political theory advocating the abolition of hierarchical government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion 無政府主義 (An ar kism)

Circassians n The Circassians or Circassian people, also called Cherkess or Adyghe, are a Northwest Caucasian ethnic group and nation who originated in Circassia, a region and former country in the North Caucasus (cir Cas sians)
Polonius - a character in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. He is the chief counsellor of the play's ultimate villain, Claudius; Hamlet refers to Polonius as a "tedious old fool"
Inoculate v immunize (someone) against a disease by introducing infective material, microorganisms, or vaccine into the body
Philanthropic adj (of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others, generous and benevolent (phil lan Throp pic)
Gratis adv free adj given or done for nothing, free (grat tis)
Knout n (in imperial Russia) a whip used to inflict punishment, often causing death (Naot)
Serfdom n the state of being a serf or feudal labourer
Edification n the moral or intellectual instruction or improvement of someone 啓迪
Hind n female deer adj situated at the back, posterior (Hignd)
Solidarity n unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest, mutual support within a group 團結一致
Unexpiated adj not expiated, not atoned for

Le bon jugement de la très sainte et gracieuse Vierge Marie - fr, The good judgment of the most holy and gracious Virgin Mary
auto da fé - pt, act of faith
ad majorem gloriam Dei - lat, for the greater glory of god
Edifying adj providing moral or intellectual instruction 啓迪 教化 (Edi fy)
Hosannah (hosanna) exclam. (especially in biblical, Judaic, and Christian use) used to express adoration, praise, or joy; n an expression of adoration, praise, or joy
Cow v cause (someone) to submit to one's wishes by intimidation 威脅
Quiproquo - fr, mistake, misunderstanding
Revile v criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner 謾罵 (re vile)
Timour n a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia, becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty 帖木兒
Dixi - lat, I have spoken
Pater Seraphicus - a nickname given to the composer César Franck by his students. It translates to "Seraphic Father" or "Father Seraphic" and reflects his devout Christian faith and the inspirational, almost angelic, quality of his music and teaching. The term "seraphic" suggests a heavenly or angelic nature, often associated with love and purity

Kaftan n a man's long belted tunic, worn in countries of the Near East
Masticate v chew (food)

2025 Anniversary Releases: 
Feb: Perfume, Mar: Angels & Demons, Apr: Don Quixote, Great Gatsby, Jun: Dorian Gray, Jul: LoTR, Nov: Brothers Karamazov, Dec: Metamorphosis 

Complete Collections: 
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations

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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book IV Chapter 1-7
00:26 1 Dying, Father Zossima preaches love and shared guilt. Some expect a miracle, though Father Ferapont harshly opposes him. Zossima urges Alyosha to return to town and support his family. Alyosha agrees.
24:09 2 Alyosha returns to find his father alone, boasting he'll live long and spend lavishly on young women to maintain his sensual lifestyle. He declares his desire to remain a sensualist until death. Alyosha leaves.
34:38 3 Alyosha sees schoolboys attacking a frail boy who bravely fights back before fleeing. Alyosha follows, but the boy bites him and escapes again, leaving Alyosha confused by the child's deep anger and hostility.
44:26 4 Alyosha visits Madame Hohlakov’s home and learns Ivan is there with Katerina. After treating his injured hand, Lise begs for her letter back, but Alyosha refuses. He then goes to speak with Ivan and Katerina.
57:22 5 Katerina tells Alyosha she’ll always support Dmitri despite his actions. Ivan admits he loves her but says she needs someone like Dmitri. After he leaves, Katerina sends Alyosha to aid Captain Snegiryov with 200 rubles.
1:23:05 6 Alyosha visits Captain Snegiryov’s poor home and discovers Ilusha is the boy who bit him. Ilusha thought Alyosha came to avenge the bite, not knowing Alyosha's true intent was to help their struggling family.
1:40:44 7 The captain recounts Dmitri's insult and its effect on his son. Overjoyed to help, Alyosha offers 200 rubles, but the captain, fearing loss of his son’s respect, rejects it. Alyosha retrieves the money and leaves.

Characters (order by mention)
Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov, Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, Dmitri Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov, Adelaïda Ivanovna (Fyodor first wife), the Miüsovs; servant Grigory Vassilyevitch, Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov; Sofya Ivanovna (Fyodor second wife), Yefim Petrovitch Polenov; father Zossima, Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov, Maximov, Madame Hohlakov, Lizaveta, Father Anfim, Doctor Herzenstube, Katerina Ivanovna (Dmitri's fiancée), father Paissy, father Iosif, father Superior, Rakitin, Grushenka (Agrafena Alexandrovna), Marfa Ignatyevna (Grigory's wife); Pavel (Smerdyakov), Lizaveta and her father Ilya; Karp the convict; von Schmidt; Agafya Ivanovna (old colonel's daughter), Dr. Kravchenko, merchant Trifonov, watchman Foma, shopkeeper Lukyanov, Governor Schultz, merchant Dernidov, handsome Belyavsky, novice Porfiry, sergeant’s widow Prohorovna and son Vassenka, Father Ferapont, father Iona (diseased), left handed boy Smurov, Krassotkin, Lise, Yulia, Captain Snegiryov (Nikolay Ilyitch), landlady Kalmikov, Varvara, Ilusha, Arina Petrovna, Nina

2025 Anniversary Releases: 
Feb: Perfume, Mar: Angels & Demons, Apr: Don Quixote, Great Gatsby, Jun: Dorian Gray, Jul: LoTR, Nov: Brothers Karamazov, Dec: Metamorphosis 

Complete Collections: 
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations

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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book IV Chapter 5 - 7
00:26 5 Katerina tells Alyosha she’ll always support Dmitri despite his actions. Ivan admits he loves her but says she needs someone like Dmitri. After he leaves, Katerina sends Alyosha to aid Captain Snegiryov with 200 rubles.
26:08 6 Alyosha visits Captain Snegiryov’s poor home and discovers Ilusha is the boy who bit him. Ilusha thought Alyosha came to avenge the bite, not knowing Alyosha's true intent was to help their struggling family.
43:47 7 The captain recounts Dmitri's insult and its effect on his son. Overjoyed to help, Alyosha offers 200 rubles, but the captain, fearing loss of his son’s respect, rejects it. Alyosha retrieves the money and leaves.

Characters (order by mention)
Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov, Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, Dmitri Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov, Adelaïda Ivanovna (Fyodor first wife), the Miüsovs; servant Grigory Vassilyevitch, Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov; Sofya Ivanovna (Fyodor second wife), Yefim Petrovitch Polenov; father Zossima, Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov, Maximov, Madame Hohlakov, Lizaveta, Father Anfim, Doctor Herzenstube, Katerina Ivanovna (Dmitri's fiancée), father Paissy, father Iosif, father Superior, Rakitin, Grushenka (Agrafena Alexandrovna), Marfa Ignatyevna (Grigory's wife); Pavel (Smerdyakov), Lizaveta and her father Ilya; Karp the convict; von Schmidt; Agafya Ivanovna (old colonel's daughter), Dr. Kravchenko, merchant Trifonov, watchman Foma, shopkeeper Lukyanov, Governor Schultz, merchant Dernidov, handsome Belyavsky, novice Porfiry, sergeant’s widow Prohorovna and son Vassenka, Father Ferapont, father Iona (diseased), left handed boy Smurov, Krassotkin, Lise, Yulia, Captain Snegiryov (Nikolay Ilyitch), landlady Kalmikov, Varvara, Ilusha, Arina Petrovna, Nina

Costa's Wordbook
Den Dank, Dame, begehr ich nicht - ger, I do not desire your thanks, lady

2025 Anniversary Releases:
Feb: Perfume, Mar: Angels & Demons, Apr: Don Quixote, Great Gatsby, Jun: Dorian Gray, Jul: LoTR, Nov: Brothers Karamazov, Dec: Metamorphosis 

Complete Collections: 
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations

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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book IV Chapter 1- 4
00:26 1 Dying, Father Zossima preaches love and shared guilt. Some expect a miracle, though Father Ferapont harshly opposes him. Zossima urges Alyosha to return to town and support his family. Alyosha agrees.
24:09 2 Alyosha returns to find his father alone, boasting he'll live long and spend lavishly on young women to maintain his sensual lifestyle. He declares his desire to remain a sensualist until death. Alyosha leaves.
34:38 3 Alyosha sees schoolboys attacking a frail boy who bravely fights back before fleeing. Alyosha follows, but the boy bites him and escapes again, leaving Alyosha confused by the child's deep anger and hostility.
44:26 4 Alyosha visits Madame Hohlakov’s home and learns Ivan is there with Katerina. After treating his injured hand, Lise begs for her letter back, but Alyosha refuses. He then goes to speak with Ivan and Katerina.

Characters (order by mention)
Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov, Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, Dmitri Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov, Adelaïda Ivanovna (Fyodor first wife), the Miüsovs; servant Grigory Vassilyevitch, Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov; Sofya Ivanovna (Fyodor second wife), Yefim Petrovitch Polenov; father Zossima, Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov, Maximov, Madame Hohlakov, Lizaveta, Father Anfim, Doctor Herzenstube, Katerina Ivanovna (Dmitri's fiancée), father Paissy, father Iosif, father Superior, Rakitin, Grushenka (Agrafena Alexandrovna), Marfa Ignatyevna (Grigory's wife); Pavel (Smerdyakov), Lizaveta and her father Ilya; Karp the convict; von Schmidt; Agafya Ivanovna (old colonel's daughter), Dr. Kravchenko, merchant Trifonov, watchman Foma, shopkeeper Lukyanov, Governor Schultz, merchant Dernidov, handsome Belyavsky, novice Porfiry, sergeant’s widow Prohorovna and son Vassenka, Father Ferapont, father Iona (diseased), left handed boy Smurov, Krassotkin, Lise, Yulia

Costa's Wordbook
Unction n the action of anointing someone with oil or ointment as a religious rite or as a symbol of investiture as a monarch; treatment with a medicinal oil or ointment; a fervent manner of expression apparently arising from deep emotion, especially when assumed (Unc tion)
Apiary n a place where bees are kept; a collection of beehives (Ay piary)
Extant adj still in existence, surviving (ex Tant)
Conventual adj relating or belonging to a convent
Stirabout n porridge made by stirring oatmeal in boiling water or milk (Stir rabout)
Laodicean adj archaic half-hearted or indifferent, especially with respect to religion or politics 老底嘉 不冷不熱 (la o dis Seean)

To carry off - phr v, take someone or something away by force; win a prize
To give oneself airs - idiom, act superior, arrogant, or self-important
Egg on - phr v, to urge or encourage (someone) to do something that is usually foolish or dangerous
Cad n a man who behaves dishonourably, especially towards a woman 下流

On the sly - phr, in a secretive fashion 
Derisively adv in a manner expressing contempt or ridicule

2025 Anniversary Releases:
Feb: Perfume, Mar: Angels & Demons, Apr: Don Quixote, Great Gatsby, Jun: Dorian Gray, Jul: LoTR, Nov: Brothers Karamazov, Dec: Metamorphosis 

Complete Collections: 
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations

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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book III The Sensualists Chapter 1 -11
0:00:26 1 Grigory and Marfa lost their newborn, but the same night found and took in a baby born to the mentally disabled Lizaveta
0:13:50 2 Despite being feebleminded, Lizaveta was well-liked, so the town was outraged when she became pregnant, and rumor blamed Fyodor Karamazov; her child, Smerdyakov, was taken in by Grigory and Marfa
0:23:34 3 After leaving the monastery, Alyosha is stopped by Dmitri, who makes a heartfelt confession about his shameful, self-destructive nature and his odd habit of singing Schiller’s "Hymn to Joy" at his lowest moments
0:42:42 4 Dmitri recalls meeting Katerina, his commander's proud daughter. When her father faced arrest over a debt, Dmitri offered help, hoping to seduce her. Moved by her dignity, he gave the money freely. She fled.
1:01:21 5 Dmitri squandered Katerina’s 3,000 rubles on Grushenka. Feeling guilty, he asks Alyosha to end the engagement and request the same sum from their father, which Dmitri swears to repay and never again seek money.
1:20:19 6 At Fyodor’s house, Alyosha finds Ivan and Smerdyakov, the sullen, epileptic servant and illegitimate son. Though resentful and moody, Smerdyakov is trusted, having once returned 300 rubles Fyodor drunkenly lost years ago.
1:32:59 7 Smerdyakov argues with his foster father that renouncing faith to save one’s life is justifiable, since true faith is rare. He tries to impress Ivan while asserting that repentance can follow denial of God.
1:45:46 8 Drunk and mocking, Karamazov insults Alyosha’s religious mother, triggering Alyosha’s seizure. Ivan, who also defends atheism, reminds their father she was his mother too. As they try to revive Alyosha, Dmitri bursts in.
2:02:59 9 Dmitri attacks his father during a frantic search for Grushenka, then threatens to return and kill him. Ivan and Alyosha treat their father’s wounds. Outside, the brothers share an unusually cordial moment for the first time.
2:15:05 10 Alyosha visits Katerina, overheard by Grushenka, who claims she’ll reunite with an old lover. Katerina, overjoyed, kisses her, but Grushenka mocks her in return. Furious, Katerina rushes at Grushenka but was stopped by Alyosha. Alyosha leaves and receives a letter from Madame Hohlakov via the maid.
2:40:55 11 Alyosha meets Dmitri, who laughs off the night’s chaos but quickly grows remorseful over his shame. Back at the monastery, Alyosha learns that Father Zossima is near death. Saddened but devoted, he prepares for bed and reads a heartfelt love letter from Lise, asking him to visit her soon.

Characters (order by mention)
Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov, Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, Dmitri Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov, Adelaïda Ivanovna (Fyodor first wife), the Miüsovs; servant Grigory Vassilyevitch, Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov; Sofya Ivanovna (Fyodor second wife), Yefim Petrovitch Polenov; father Zossima, Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov, Maximov, Madame Hohlakov, Lizaveta, Father Anfim, Doctor Herzenstube, Katerina Ivanovna (Dmitri's fiancée), father Paissy, father Iosif, father Superior, Rakitin, Grushenka (Agrafena Alexandrovna), Marfa Ignatyevna (Grigory's wife); Pavel (Smerdyakov), Lizaveta and her father Ilya; Karp the convict; von Schmidt; Agafya Ivanovna (old colonel's daughter), Dr. Kravchenko, merchant Trifonov, watchman Foma, shopkeeper Lukyanov, Governor Schultz, merchant Dernidov, handsome Belyavsky, novice Porfiry

2025 Anniversary Releases:
Feb: Perfume, Mar: Angels & Demons, Apr: Don Quixote, Great Gatsby, Jun: Dorian Gray, Jul: LoTR, Nov: Brothers Karamazov, Dec: Metamorphosis 

Complete Collections: 
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations

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"The Brothers Karamazov" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Translated by Constance Garnett

《讀你聽2.2》2025年度重點分享
慶祝作品面世145周年紀念
俄羅斯文豪 陀思妥耶夫斯基 文學巔峰《卡拉馬佐夫兄弟》
透過三兄弟與父親的糾葛
經歷離異 沉淪 發奮 入信 猜忌 新舊教的道德思辨
帶領讀者探索存在主義
作品得到 弗洛伊德 愛因斯坦 教宗本篤十六 高度評價

Book III The Sensualists Chapter 9 -11
00:26 9 Dmitri attacks his father during a frantic search for Grushenka, then threatens to return and kill him. Ivan and Alyosha treat their father’s wounds. Outside, the brothers share an unusually cordial moment for the first time.
12:32 10 Alyosha visits Katerina, overheard by Grushenka, who claims she’ll reunite with an old lover. Katerina, overjoyed, kisses her, but Grushenka mocks her in return. Furious, Katerina rushes at Grushenka but was stopped by Alyosha. Alyosha leaves and receives a letter from Madame Hohlakov via the maid.
38:22 11 Alyosha meets Dmitri, who laughs off the night’s chaos but quickly grows remorseful over his shame. Back at the monastery, Alyosha learns that Father Zossima is near death. Saddened but devoted, he prepares for bed and reads a heartfelt love letter from Lise, asking him to visit her soon.

Characters (order by mention)
Alexey Fyodorovitch Karamazov, Fyodor Pavlovitch Karamazov, Dmitri Karamazov, Ivan Karamazov, Adelaïda Ivanovna (Fyodor first wife), the Miüsovs; servant Grigory Vassilyevitch, Pyotr Alexandrovitch Miüsov; Sofya Ivanovna (Fyodor second wife), Yefim Petrovitch Polenov; father Zossima, Pyotr Fomitch Kalganov, Maximov, Madame Hohlakov, Lizaveta, Father Anfim, Doctor Herzenstube, Katerina Ivanovna (Dmitri's fiancée), father Paissy, father Iosif, father Superior, Rakitin, Grushenka (Agrafena Alexandrovna), Marfa Ignatyevna (Grigory's wife); Pavel (Smerdyakov), Lizaveta and her father Ilya; Karp the convict; von Schmidt; Agafya Ivanovna (old colonel's daughter), Dr. Kravchenko, merchant Trifonov, watchman Foma, shopkeeper Lukyanov, Governor Schultz, merchant Dernidov, handsome Belyavsky, novice Porfiry

Costa's Wordbook
To do for idiom (archaic) to kill someone
Aesop - a Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop's Fables; his stories perceived as wise and clever
Take one’s leave of another - part ways with one

Straitened adj characterized by poverty; restricted in range or scope
Portière n fr a hanging curtain placed over a door or over the doorless entrance to a room
Drawl v speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Reeling v lose one's balance and stagger or lurch violently; feel shocked, bewildered, or giddy 踉蹌

To fall on someone's neck idiom to embrace someone suddenly and passionately, usually out of deep emotion—like love, relief, or grief
Diocesan adj of or concerning a diocese= a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church (DYo si sen)
Thine pronoun archaic yours, the thing or things belonging to or associated with thee

2025 Anniversary Releases:
Feb: Perfume, Mar: Angels & Demons, Apr: Don Quixote, Great Gatsby, Jun: Dorian Gray, Jul: LoTR, Nov: Brothers Karamazov, Dec: Metamorphosis 

Complete Collections: 
Jane Eyre, Angels and Demons, Perfume, Great Gatsby, And Then There Were None, Jekyll and Hyde, Maigret, 1984, Metamorphosis, Dracula, Don Quixote, Dorian Gray, Diary of a Young Girl, Lord of the Flies, Liar's Poker, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sparkling Cyanide, 4.50 from Paddington, Great Expectations

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2021: 0 太太陪同旁聽 全配樂 無剪接 附旁述 總結 文字大綱 不定時播出
2022: 2.0 全配樂 DaVinci剪接 小字典 作品介紹 智能主持+插畫 文字大綱 定時播出
2023: 2.1 DaVinci, Descript, CapCut, Suno 大綱+人物介紹+字典 每周播出
2024: 2.2 初階電容咪 Audacity, ChatGPT注解+插畫 分秒顯示 一小時内容

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