Chapter 13 of Checkmate is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of Checkmate is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
STORIES ABOUT MR. LONGCLUSE. The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased. Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual. He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
Chapter 13 of Checkmate is here in full — 240 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading “The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.”
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading “He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.”
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading “The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.”
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading “The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.”
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading “Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.”
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading “The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.”
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading “The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.”
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In this reading “Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.”
In this reading “He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.”
In this reading “The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.”
In this reading “Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading STORIES ABOUT MR.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
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From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
a message received and understood
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
and nothing more
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
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From this reading LONGCLUSE.
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From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
a form of address for a man
From this reading STORIES ABOUT MR.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
on the contrary
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
try to get or reach
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
in the near future
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
not in physical motion
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STORIES ABOUT MR.
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The irritation of this unpleasant interview soon subsided, but Mr. Longcluse's anxiety rather increased.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Next day early in the afternoon he drove to Lady May's and she received him just as usual.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He learned from her, without appearing to seek the information, that Alice Arden was still at Mortlake.
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