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The Sign of the Four
The Sign of the Four

Chapter V · Chapter 05: Chapter VI

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Chapter VI Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration “Now, Watson,” said Holmes, rubbing his hands, “we have half an hour to ourselves.

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Chapter VI
Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration
Now, Watson,” said Holmes, rubbing his hands, we have half an hour to
ourselves.
Let us make good use of it.
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The Sign of the Four

Chapter V · Chapter 05: Chapter VI

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Reading 1/92 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Chapter VI
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Sherlock Holmes Gives a Demonstration
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Now, Watson,” said Holmes, rubbing his hands, “we have half an hour to
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ourselves.
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Let us make good use of it.
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an

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Chapter

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Demonstration

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Gives

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good

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half

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hands

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have

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his

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Holmes

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hour

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it

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Let

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make

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Now

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of

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ourselves

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rubbing

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said

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Sherlock

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to

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us

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use

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VI

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Watson

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we

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Chapter Quiz

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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 05: Chapter VI?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "Chapter VI...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: Chapter VI
Narrator: But here are the regulars; so the auxiliary forces may beat a retreat.”