Chapter 66 of Condensed Novels is here in full — 42 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 66 of Condensed Novels is here in full — 42 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SLIM YOUNG MAN'S STORY. I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press. I live at Pultneyville. I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences. On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
Chapter 66 of Condensed Novels is here in full — 42 sentences across 9 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading “I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.”
toward home
From this reading “On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.”
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.”
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading “I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.”
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading “I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.”
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading “THE SLIM YOUNG MAN'S STORY.”
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading “I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.”
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading “I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.”
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From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I live at Pultneyville.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
not clear to the understanding
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
toward home
From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I live at Pultneyville.
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SLIM YOUNG MAN'S STORY.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I live at Pultneyville.
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading THE SLIM YOUNG MAN'S STORY.
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
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 THE SLIM YOUNG MAN'S STORY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SLIM YOUNG MAN'S STORY.
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading I have always had a passion for the marvellous, and have been distinguished for my facility in tracing out mysteries, and solving enigmatical occurrences.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading On the night of the 17th June, 1845, I left my office and walked homeward.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I am by profession a reporter, and writer for the press.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE SLIM YOUNG MAN'S STORY.
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