Chapter 1 of Alias the Lone Wolf is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Alias the Lone Wolf is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories. Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade." Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others. If it matters.... Westport--9 September, 1921.
Chapter 1 of Alias the Lone Wolf is here in full — 420 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading “Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."”
free from external control and constraint
From this reading “Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.”
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading “NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.”
take part in a masquerade
From this reading “Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."”
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading “Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."”
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
From this reading “Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.”
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading “Westport--9 September, 1921.”
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading “Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."”
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From this reading Westport--9 September, 1921.
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From this reading Westport--9 September, 1921.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it matters....
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it matters....
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.
take part in a masquerade
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If it matters....
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.
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From this reading Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
From this reading Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Westport--9 September, 1921.
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Each story, however, is entirely self-contained and independent of the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its predecessors were, in chronological sequence, "The Lone Wolf," "The False Faces," "Red Masquerade."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Westport--9 September, 1921.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading NOTE: This is the fourth of the Lone Wolf stories.
Chapter 1 of Alias the Lone Wolf by Louis Joseph Vance holds 420 sentences, grouped into 84 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.
Chapter 1 holds 420 sentences of Alias the Lone Wolf, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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