Chapter 35 of Dangerous Ground is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 35 of Dangerous Ground is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
VERNET AT HEADQUARTERS. After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor. Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway: "You know where to look for Vernet, George?" "Yes, sir."
Chapter 35 of Dangerous Ground is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:”
the act of departing
From this reading “After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.”
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.”
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading “Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:”
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading “VERNET AT HEADQUARTERS.”
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading “Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:”
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading “Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:”
someone who visits
From this reading “After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:”
In this reading “VERNET AT HEADQUARTERS.”
pursue or resume
In this reading “After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.”
In this reading “Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:”
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later than; following
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VERNET AT HEADQUARTERS.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
a youthful male person
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
a person who is in charge
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
the act of departing
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You know where to look for Vernet, George?"
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "You know where to look for Vernet, George?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading VERNET AT HEADQUARTERS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
and nothing more
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know where to look for Vernet, George?"
a boy or man
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
set down according to a plan
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You know where to look for Vernet, George?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir."
in the near future
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERNET AT HEADQUARTERS.
someone who visits
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
in or at the place that
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
which person or people
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ringing the bell he summoned the bright-eyed boy who waited without, and said, as soon as the lad appeared in the doorway:
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After Mr. Follingsbee's departure, the Chief of the detectives took up his work just where he had laid it down to receive his visitor.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know where to look for Vernet, George?"
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