Chapter 16 of Bob Cook and the German Spy is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 16 of Bob Cook and the German Spy is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob. Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope. "I don't know," he said slowly. "Why should they send Mr. Wernberg one of these?" "Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."
Chapter 16 of Bob Cook and the German Spy is here in full — 154 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading “Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.”
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.”
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading “Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.”
an association of criminals
From this reading “"Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading “"Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."”
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.”
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading “Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.”
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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 A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know," he said slowly.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."
an association of criminals
From this reading "Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't know," he said slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know," he said slowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know," he said slowly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Why should they send Mr. Wernberg one of these?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why should they send Mr. Wernberg one of these?"
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know," he said slowly.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Why should they send Mr. Wernberg one of these?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why should they send Mr. Wernberg one of these?"
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "I don't know," he said slowly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hugh looked blankly at the rude drawing on the back of the envelope.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Why should they send Mr. Wernberg one of these?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why should they send Mr. Wernberg one of these?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."
except if; if not
From this reading "Unless it's a message from one member of the gang to another."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why should they send Mr. Wernberg one of these?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why should they send Mr. Wernberg one of these?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A MESSAGE "Well, Hugh, what do you think about that?" demanded Bob.
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