Chapter 6 of Following a Chance Clew is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of Following a Chance Clew is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
BENTON, THE ENGLISHMAN. After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin. He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared. “Benton is your man,” said Chick. “Not Ellis Benton?” asked the inspector, quickly.
Chapter 6 of Following a Chance Clew is here in full — 134 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading “BENTON, THE ENGLISHMAN.”
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading “He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared.”
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading “He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared.”
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading ““Not Ellis Benton?” asked the inspector, quickly.”
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading “BENTON, THE ENGLISHMAN.”
a high ranking police officer
From this reading “After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.”
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
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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In this reading “He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared.”
In this reading “After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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later than; following
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Not Ellis Benton?” asked the inspector, quickly.
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading BENTON, THE ENGLISHMAN.
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared.
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared.
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading “Not Ellis Benton?” asked the inspector, quickly.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading BENTON, THE ENGLISHMAN.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
a high ranking police officer
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Benton is your man,” said Chick.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Benton is your man,” said Chick.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not Ellis Benton?” asked the inspector, quickly.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
with speed
From this reading “Not Ellis Benton?” asked the inspector, quickly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Benton is your man,” said Chick.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BENTON, THE ENGLISHMAN.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared.
at the time that
From this reading He was still conversing with the inspector when Chick appeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After Nick’s cross-examination of the nurse he had an interview with Inspector McLaughlin.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Benton is your man,” said Chick.
Chapter 6 of Following a Chance Clew by Nicholas (House name) Carter holds 134 sentences, grouped into 27 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.
Chapter 6 holds 134 sentences of Following a Chance Clew, unabridged, divided into 27 reading sections.
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