Chapter 7 of A Cigarette Clew is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of A Cigarette Clew is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A SMOOTH GAME. On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street. “Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk. “Mr. Cruse is out,” answered a man at the desk. “I’m Mr. Cupell.”
Chapter 7 of A Cigarette Clew is here in full — 82 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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from appearances alone
From this reading “On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.”
small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)
From this reading “On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.”
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading ““Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk.”
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading ““Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk.”
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.”
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.”
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading “A SMOOTH GAME.”
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading “On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.”
In this reading “On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.”
In this reading “On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.”
In this reading ““Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk.”
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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 A SMOOTH GAME.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
how long something has existed
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Mr. Cruse is out,” answered a man at the desk.
from appearances alone
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk.
small jar; holds liquid (oil or water)
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A SMOOTH GAME.
a man of refinement
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading “Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m Mr. Cupell.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Cruse is out,” answered a man at the desk.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Mr. Cruse is out,” answered a man at the desk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Cruse?” he asked, halting at a desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Mr. Cruse is out,” answered a man at the desk.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading A SMOOTH GAME.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
coming next after the twenty-second in position
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
a late time of life
From this reading On Wednesday afternoon a prosperous-looking gentleman, of apparently about fifty years of age, entered the private offices of Cruse & Cupell, on Twenty-Third Street.
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