Chapter 17 of Murder in the maze is here in full — 363 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of Murder in the maze is here in full — 363 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side. The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual. “Come on, Squire!” he said. “Dress as quick as you can. You needn’t mind shaving for once.
Chapter 17 of Murder in the maze is here in full — 363 sentences across 73 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading “The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.”
aroused or activated
From this reading “The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.”
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading “The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.”
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading “The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.”
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading “The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.”
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading “You needn’t mind shaving for once.”
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading “The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.”
not known or well known
From this reading “The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.”
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 “The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.”
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engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
aroused or activated
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Dress as quick as you can.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on, Squire!” he said.
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From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
put on clothes
From this reading “Dress as quick as you can.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You needn’t mind shaving for once.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You needn’t mind shaving for once.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You needn’t mind shaving for once.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on, Squire!” he said.
on one occasion
From this reading You needn’t mind shaving for once.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “Dress as quick as you can.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come on, Squire!” he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading You needn’t mind shaving for once.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “Come on, Squire!” he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
not known or well known
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Siege of the Maze Wendover was awakened next morning in an unfamiliar bedroom to find Sir Clinton at his side.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Chief Constable’s eyes were tired, as though he had had very little sleep; but otherwise he seemed as alert as usual.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dress as quick as you can.
Chapter 17 of Murder in the maze by J. J. Connington holds 363 sentences, grouped into 73 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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