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Dead Men's Money

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

Chapter 25 of Dead Men's Money is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher • Curated US English Learning Edition
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MRS.
RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.
Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.
"Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.
"You've some object?"
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Dead Men's Money

Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

Chapter 25 of Dead Men's Money is here in full — 113 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MRS.
/ˈmɪsɪz/
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RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.
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Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.
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"Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.
/naʊ waɪ duː juː æsk ðæt læst ˈkwestʃən hiː sed ˈkwaɪətli/
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"You've some object?"

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bent noun US /bent/

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading “Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.”

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earnest adjective US /ˈɜːrnɪst/

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading “Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.”

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knees noun US /niːz/

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading “Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.”

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minute noun US /ˈmɪnət/

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading “RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.”

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object noun US /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading “"You've some object?"”

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quietly adverb US /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading “"Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.”

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quizzical adjective US /ˈkwɪzəkəl/

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

From this reading “Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.”

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remark noun US /rɪˈmɑːrk/

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading “RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.”

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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 RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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bentnounUS /bent/

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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CRAIG

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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kneesnounUS /niːz/

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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Lindsey

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From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

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nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading "You've some object?"

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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Portlethorpe

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

Pending verification
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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quizzicaladjectiveUS /ˈkwɪzəkəl/

playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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RALSTON

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "You've some object?"

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sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Mr. Portlethorpe bent forward a little, his hands on his knees, and gave Mr. Lindsey a sort of quizzical but earnest glance.

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thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading RALSTON OF CRAIG Mr. Lindsey made no remark on this answer, and for a minute or two he and Mr. Portlethorpe sat looking at each other.

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whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, why do you ask that last question?" he said quietly.

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You've

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You've some object?"

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Chapter 25 of Dead Men's Money by J. S. (Joseph Smith) Fletcher holds 113 sentences, grouped into 23 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Gilverthwaite
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