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Author
Beatrix Potter
Level
A2
Length
~46k words
Reading time
~4 h
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Short FictionBeatrix Potter · A2
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cherish
verb

TRANSLATION

дорожить, лелеять

to feel warm affection for; to hold something dear.

She cherishes the memory of her grandmother.
Она дорожит памятью о своей бабушке.

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Why Short Fiction is a great book to read in English

Peter Rabbit in Mr McGregor's garden, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Squirrel Nutkin — Beatrix Potter's little tales are told in precise, gentle English with one mischief per story. Each takes minutes to read, which makes them perfect daily practice at the start of the journey.

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