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Dick Hamilton's Touring Car
Dick Hamilton's Touring Car

Chapter XX

Chapter 20 of Dick Hamilton's Touring Car is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Howard Roger Garis • Curated US English Learning Edition
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DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
"Not at first glance."
"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Dick Hamilton's Touring Car

Chapter XX

Chapter 20 of Dick Hamilton's Touring Car is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/30 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"
Line 2
"Not at first glance."
/nɑːt æt fɜːrst ɡlæns/
Line 3
"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.
Line 4
The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.
/ðə θriː tʃʌmz hæd dʒʌst ˈfɪnɪʃt ˈkæriɪŋ aʊt ðer ˈlɪtəl plæn/
Line 5
Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

Learner Dictionary

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.

amateur noun US /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
auto noun US /ˈɔːtoʊ/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading “Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
chums noun US /tʃʌmz/

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.”

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envelope noun US /ˈenvəloʊp/

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading “Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hardest adverb US /ˈhɑːrdəst/

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mirror noun US /ˈmɪrər/

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading “Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Poe noun US /poʊ/

United States writer and poet (1809-1849)

From this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”

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simplest adjective US /ˈsɪmpləst/

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

amateur detective noun + noun

In this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”

271 times in 225,867 chapters
three chums noun + noun counted as “three chum”

In this reading “The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.”

256 times in 225,867 chapters
just finished adverb + adjective

In this reading “The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.”

2,621 times in 225,867 chapters
large type adjective + noun

In this reading “Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.”

282 times in 225,867 chapters
carrying out verb + adjective counted as “carry out”

put in effect

In this reading “The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.”

25,068 times in 225,867 chapters
meet with verb + particle

In this reading “"And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.”

36,033 times in 225,867 chapters
name of verb + particle

In this reading “Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.”

77,320 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 67

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

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amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

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AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Not at first glance."

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autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
BackadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

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cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DOWNadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

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firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Not at first glance."

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Not at first glance."

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

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half-way

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From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

Pending verification
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HILLnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

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justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

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

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

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lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

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neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

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NotadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Not at first glance."

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

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onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

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PaulnounUS /pɔːl/

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
planverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

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PoenounUS /poʊ/

United States writer and poet (1809-1849)

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

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

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stuckadjectiveUS /stʌk/

caught or fixed

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
suspectverbUS /səˈspekt/

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

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tellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The three chums had just finished carrying out their little plan.

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typenounUS /taɪp/

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Back of the mirror there stuck, half-way out, an envelope bearing in large type the name of an auto firm.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/

except if; if not

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
we'll

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

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Pending verification
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "And unless we meet with some one who was as clever as the amateur detective that Poe tells about, who looked in the simplest place for the letter instead of in the hardest, we'll be safe," said Paul.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
You'd

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

From this reading DOWN HILL "You'd never suspect it was there; would you?"

Pending verification

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