Chapter 22 of £19,000 is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXII
Chapter 22 of £19,000 is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do. He knew Todd was dead. His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed. He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far? To know that was what troubled him.
Chapter 22 of £19,000 is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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of persons; not subject to change
From this reading “His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.”
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading “He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?”
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading “THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.”
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading “He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?”
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.”
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.”
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading “He knew Todd was dead.”
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In this reading “THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.”
In this reading “His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He knew Todd was dead.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Todd was dead.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To know that was what troubled him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
of great significance or value
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
and nothing more
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew Todd was dead.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To know that was what troubled him.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was convinced now that the lawyer was involved in this crime--but how far?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading He knew Todd was dead.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading To know that was what troubled him.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His suspicions about Loide were in a measure confirmed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE HANDCUFFS PLAY AN IMPORTANT PART That was just what Gerald was unable to do.
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