Chapter 5 of Dorothy Dixon Solves the Conway Case is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Dorothy Dixon Solves the Conway Case is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill. Phew!" Dorothy ended with a sigh. "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!" "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
Chapter 5 of Dorothy Dixon Solves the Conway Case is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.”
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “"It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"”
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “Dorothy ended with a sigh.”
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading “THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.”
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Dorothy ended with a sigh.”
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading “"I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.”
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “"It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"”
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading “"I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.”
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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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dorothy ended with a sigh.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dorothy ended with a sigh.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Dorothy ended with a sigh.
set up or found
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phew!"
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Dorothy ended with a sigh.
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's almost more of an effort in the telling than it was in the doing!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dorothy ended with a sigh.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wouldn't believe it if I didn't know it was true," declared Terry solemnly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE MOTIVE "And then I opened the back door and found you standing there, Bill.
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