Chapter 2 of A Stolen Name is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of A Stolen Name is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BACK FROM THE DEAD. “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing? You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning. “Remember him? I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
Chapter 2 of A Stolen Name is here in full — 142 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.”
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.”
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading ““It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?”
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading “You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.”
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading ““It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?”
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading “You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.”
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.”
chosen in preference to another
From this reading “I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.”
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In this reading ““It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?”
able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise
In this reading “I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
later than; following
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
in the past
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK FROM THE DEAD.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading BACK FROM THE DEAD.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BACK FROM THE DEAD.
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Remember him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
set afire or burning
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
express in words
From this reading I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
chosen in preference to another
From this reading I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I should say I do!” replied Chick, as he selected a cigar from the box on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK FROM THE DEAD.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
at the time that
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
a late time of life
From this reading “It was four years ago, wasn’t it, Chick, when Bare-Faced Jimmy kept us guessing?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You remember Jimmy Duryea, don’t you?” asked Nick Carter of his first assistant, as he lighted a cigar immediately after breakfast, one Monday morning.
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