VOA慢速英语:'Paul's Case,' by Willa Cather, Part Two

tuxedo - n. a formal black suit for a man, worn with a white shirt and a black bow tie​

chandelier - n. a large, decorated light that hangs from a ceiling and has branches for holding many light bulbs or candles

precious - adj. greatly loved, valued, or important

splendid - adj. very impressive and beautiful

challenge - v. to test the ability, skill, or strength of ​

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