Chapter 11 of Find the Woman is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Find the Woman is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
She breathed deeply. Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?' That's funny," said the judge. "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson. Huh!
Chapter 11 of Find the Woman is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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uttered without voice
From this reading “She breathed deeply.”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “She breathed deeply.”
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading “That's funny," said the judge.”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'”
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'”
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'”
witty remark
From this reading “"Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.”
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading “Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'”
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as might be expected
In this reading “Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'”
In this reading “"Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.”
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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 Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
uttered without voice
From this reading She breathed deeply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She breathed deeply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading That's funny," said the judge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Huh!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That's funny," said the judge.
witty remark
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She breathed deeply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
not in physical motion
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That's funny," said the judge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sophie Carey told us that you were thinking of stenography until she put you in touch with Sally Henderson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Judge Walbrough and Zenda didn't know that a woman named Florine Ladue was wanted for Beiner's murder; but still---- "'On the screen?'
Chapter 11 of Find the Woman by Arthur Somers Roche holds 405 sentences, grouped into 81 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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