Chapter 6 of A Prince of Swindlers is here in full — 447 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VI
Chapter 6 of A Prince of Swindlers is here in full — 447 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness. "And how is the guardian of the door?" Carne inquired. "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir." "That is right," said Carne.
Chapter 6 of A Prince of Swindlers is here in full — 447 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/89 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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in a state of sleep
From this reading “"Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."”
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading “In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.”
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading “In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.”
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading “"And how is the guardian of the door?"”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Carne inquired.”
domestic swine
From this reading “"Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."”
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.”
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading “"Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."”
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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sleeping deeply
In this reading “"Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."”
In this reading “In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.”
In this reading “In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And how is the guardian of the door?"
in a state of sleep
From this reading "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carne inquired.
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "And how is the guardian of the door?"
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading "And how is the guardian of the door?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And how is the guardian of the door?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Carne inquired.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And how is the guardian of the door?"
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
domestic swine
From this reading "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "That is right," said Carne.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
From this reading "Fast asleep," said Belton, "and snoring like a pig, sir."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In less than five minutes he had returned to report that, with the exception of the corridor outside the billiard-room, the house was in darkness.
Chapter 6 of A Prince of Swindlers by Guy Boothby holds 447 sentences, grouped into 90 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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