Chapter 24 of Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 24 of Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SURPRISED! When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached. "Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he. "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly. Without comment, the man in the cloth cap walked away.
Chapter 24 of Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “"Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.”
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading “When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.”
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading “"Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he.”
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.”
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading “When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.”
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Without comment, the man in the cloth cap walked away.”
with little or no delay
From this reading “"Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.”
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading “When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.”
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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a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
In this reading “"Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.”
a flat woolen cap with a stiff peak
In this reading “When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.”
In this reading “Without comment, the man in the cloth cap walked away.”
In this reading “"Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he.”
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 When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Without comment, the man in the cloth cap walked away.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Without comment, the man in the cloth cap walked away.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he.
with little or no delay
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Culberson is awaiting orders," said he.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading SURPRISED!
express in words
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Tell him to call off his men," replied the secret agent promptly.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Without comment, the man in the cloth cap walked away.
at the time that
From this reading When Ashton-Kirk and his aide reached the sidewalk a man in a cloth cap approached.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without comment, the man in the cloth cap walked away.
Chapter 24 of Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent by John T. (John Thomas) McIntyre holds 189 sentences, grouped into 38 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 24 holds 189 sentences of Ashton-Kirk, Secret Agent, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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