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Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.
It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.
Credo led our hero to a rear room and once there he remarked:
"It's dead against me what I am doing.
I had a big stake in this enterprise."
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Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Cad Metti, The Female Detective Strategist is here in full — 220 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.
/lʌk ənd skɪl rʌn ˈaʊər ˈhɪroʊ ˈɪntuː ə ɡreɪt ˈoʊpənɪŋ ɑːn tuː ðə bɪɡ ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən ənd laɪt straɪks ɪn ˈveri dɑːrk ˈkɔːrnərz/
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It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.
/ɪt ɪz nɑːt ˈnesəseri tuː ɪkˈspleɪn tuː ˈaʊər ˈriːdərz ˈaʊər ˈhɪroʊz ɡreɪt hoʊld ɑːn ðə mæn ˈkreɪdoʊ bʌt hiː nuː hɪz mæn wel ənd nuː ðæt wen ˈkreɪdoʊ sed aɪ æm wɪð juː ðə ˈfeloʊ dɪd miːn dʒʌst wʌt hiː sed/
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Credo led our hero to a rear room and once there he remarked:
/ˈkreɪdoʊ led ˈaʊər ˈhɪroʊ tuː ə rɪr ruːm ənd wʌns ðer hiː rɪˈmɑːrkt/
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"It's dead against me what I am doing.
Line 5
I had a big stake in this enterprise."
/aɪ hæd ə bɪɡ steɪk ɪn ðɪs ˈentərpraɪz/

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corners noun US /ˈkɔːrnərz/

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading “LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.”

Credo noun US /ˈkreɪdoʊ/

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading “It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.”

enterprise noun US /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading “I had a big stake in this enterprise."”

hero's noun US /ˈhɪroʊz/

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading “It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.”

organization noun US /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

a group of people who work together

From this reading “LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.”

readers noun US /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading “It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.”

stake noun US /steɪk/

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading “I had a big stake in this enterprise."”

strikes noun US /straɪks/

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading “LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "It's dead against me what I am doing.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

BIGadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

CORNERSnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

CredonounUS /ˈkreɪdoʊ/

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

DARKnounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

deadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "It's dead against me what I am doing.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "It's dead against me what I am doing.

enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading I had a big stake in this enterprise."

explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I had a big stake in this enterprise."

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

HEROnounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

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From this reading "It's dead against me what I am doing.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Credo led our hero to a rear room and once there he remarked:

LIGHTadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

LUCKnounUS /lʌk/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It's dead against me what I am doing.

meanverbUS /miːn/

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Credo led our hero to a rear room and once there he remarked:

OPENINGnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

ORGANIZATIONnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

a group of people who work together

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

rearnounUS /rɪr/

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Credo led our hero to a rear room and once there he remarked:

remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Credo led our hero to a rear room and once there he remarked:

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Credo led our hero to a rear room and once there he remarked:

RUNverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

SKILLnounUS /skɪl/

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

stakenounUS /steɪk/

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading I had a big stake in this enterprise."

STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Credo led our hero to a rear room and once there he remarked:

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I had a big stake in this enterprise."

TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

VERYadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading LUCK AND SKILL RUN OUR HERO INTO A GREAT "OPENING" ON TO THE BIG ORGANIZATION, AND LIGHT STRIKES IN VERY DARK CORNERS.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is not necessary to explain to our readers our hero's great hold on the man Credo; but he knew his man well and knew that when Credo said, "I am with you," the fellow did mean just what he said.

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