Chapter 15 of Bob Cook and the German Spy is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Bob Cook and the German Spy is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment. "His name is Wernberg," said Mr. Cook. "I've heard of him," said Riley grimly. "Have you been looking for him?" "I know his name," exclaimed the sergeant evasively.
Chapter 15 of Bob Cook and the German Spy is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.”
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading “MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.”
prepare a hot meal
From this reading “"His name is Wernberg," said Mr. Cook.”
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading “"I've heard of him," said Riley grimly.”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.”
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading “MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.”
United States poet (1849-1916)
From this reading “MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.”
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.”
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the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Have you been looking for him?"
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From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading "His name is Wernberg," said Mr. Cook.
with evasion; in an evasive manner
From this reading "I know his name," exclaimed the sergeant evasively.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I know his name," exclaimed the sergeant evasively.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Have you been looking for him?"
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading "I've heard of him," said Riley grimly.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you been looking for him?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I've heard of him," said Riley grimly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I've heard of him," said Riley grimly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know his name," exclaimed the sergeant evasively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've heard of him," said Riley grimly.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know his name," exclaimed the sergeant evasively.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Have you been looking for him?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "His name is Wernberg," said Mr. Cook.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "His name is Wernberg," said Mr. Cook.
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I've heard of him," said Riley grimly.
United States poet (1849-1916)
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "His name is Wernberg," said Mr. Cook.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I know his name," exclaimed the sergeant evasively.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "His name is Wernberg," said Mr. Cook.
which person or people
From this reading MORE COMPLICATIONS "Who is he?" inquired Sergeant Riley, noting his companion's astonishment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you been looking for him?"
Chapter 15 of Bob Cook and the German Spy by Paul G. (Paul Greene) Tomlinson holds 152 sentences, grouped into 31 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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