Chapter 3 of As We Forgive Them is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of As We Forgive Them is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Ah! I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist. "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft." "One of whom?" I inquired anxiously.
Chapter 3 of As We Forgive Them is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “"One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."”
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading “I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.”
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading “I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.”
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading “I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.”
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading “"One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."”
a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
From this reading “"One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."”
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading “"One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."”
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading “"One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."”
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In this reading “I inquired anxiously.”
in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
In this reading “"One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."”
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From this reading "Ah!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading I inquired anxiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
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From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
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From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I inquired anxiously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
immediately past
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
a small soft bag containing perfumed powder; used to perfume items in a drawer or chest
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I don't believe it!" cried the monk, fiercely clenching his fist.
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
precisely as stated
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "One of them has succeeded at last in stealing that sachet of which he was always so very careful, and I'm positive that murder has been committed in order to conceal the theft."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "One of whom?"
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