Chapter 1 of McAllister and His Double is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of McAllister and His Double is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it? I tell you it's all rot!" 6 "Do you know who you've caught?" 16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill." 64 "You think you're a sure winner.
Chapter 1 of McAllister and His Double is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading “McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?”
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading “McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?”
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading “16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."”
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
From this reading “I tell you it's all rot!"”
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?”
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading “16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."”
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading “16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."”
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading “64 "You think you're a sure winner.”
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In this reading “I tell you it's all rot!"”
In this reading “McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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From this reading 16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."
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From this reading 6 "Do you know who you've caught?"
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From this reading 64 "You think you're a sure winner.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I tell you it's all rot!"
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading 6 "Do you know who you've caught?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
an ornamental facade
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I tell you it's all rot!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I tell you it's all rot!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)
From this reading 16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
From this reading I tell you it's all rot!"
in an aggressive manner
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading 16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading 64 "You think you're a sure winner.
express in words
From this reading I tell you it's all rot!"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading 16 "I think you've got Raffles whipped to a standstill."
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
which person or people
From this reading 6 "Do you know who you've caught?"
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading 64 "You think you're a sure winner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading McAllister whispered sharply in his ear _Frontispiece_ FACING PAGE "What do you know about it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 64 "You think you're a sure winner.
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From this reading 6 "Do you know who you've caught?"
Chapter 1 of McAllister and His Double by Arthur Cheney Train holds 410 sentences, grouped into 82 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 1 holds 410 sentences of McAllister and His Double, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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