Read and study this complete chapter with synchronized narration, pronunciation, and vocabulary support.
Chapter IX A Break in the Chain It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VIII
Read the complete chapter in order, with its original wording preserved for focused English study.
Chapter IX A Break in the Chain It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed. Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had laid aside his violin and was deep in a book.
Study this chapter through synchronized reading, listening, pronunciation, and contextual vocabulary.
Reading 1/98 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Break in the Chain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading laid aside his violin and was deep in a book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading laid aside his violin and was deep in a book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Break in the Chain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Break in the Chain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter IX
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading laid aside his violin and was deep in a book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading laid aside his violin and was deep in a book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Break in the Chain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter IX
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading laid aside his violin and was deep in a book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherlock Holmes still sat exactly as I had left him, save that he had
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Break in the Chain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading laid aside his violin and was deep in a book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late in the afternoon before I woke, strengthened and refreshed.
Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 08: Chapter IX?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "Chapter IX...", what tone does the author establish?
Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.
