Chapter 15 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly: "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter." "You think then--" began Pendleton in a voice of terror. But Ashton-Kirk stopped him. "I think many things," said he.
Chapter 15 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator is here in full — 106 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “"Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."”
from appearances alone
From this reading “"Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."”
third-person singular of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading “MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:”
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading “MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “"Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “But Ashton-Kirk stopped him.”
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading “"You think then--" began Pendleton in a voice of terror.”
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading “MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:”
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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 MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
from appearances alone
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You think then--" began Pendleton in a voice of terror.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk stopped him.
third-person singular of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think many things," said he.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk stopped him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think many things," said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I think many things," said he.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
the force of workers available
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
a particular point in time
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You think then--" began Pendleton in a voice of terror.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You think then--" began Pendleton in a voice of terror.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk stopped him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading "You think then--" began Pendleton in a voice of terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
in or at that place or location
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I think many things," said he.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You think then--" began Pendleton in a voice of terror.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "You think then--" began Pendleton in a voice of terror.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS VALE DEPARTS SUDDENLY For a moment there was a silence between the two men; then Ashton-Kirk said, dryly:
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Miss Vale has, apparently, not been altogether frank with us in this matter."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You think then--" began Pendleton in a voice of terror.
Chapter 15 of Ashton-Kirk, Investigator by John T. (John Thomas) McIntyre holds 106 sentences, grouped into 22 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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