Chapter 18 of Mystery of the Chinese Ring is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVIII
Chapter 18 of Mystery of the Chinese Ring is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move. He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed. Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place. He had overheard every word. He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
Chapter 18 of Mystery of the Chinese Ring is here in full — 174 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.”
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading “He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.”
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.”
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading “Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move.”
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading “The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move.”
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading “He had overheard every word.”
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading “He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.”
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In this reading “He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.”
a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself)
In this reading “Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.”
In this reading “He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.”
appear or become visible; make a showing
In this reading “Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.”
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had overheard every word.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move.
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading He had overheard every word.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The House of Kwang Muscles didn’t move.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Not until then did he think it safe to come out of his hiding place.
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
up to a particular time
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He, too, had been thrilled at hearing that his good friend, Charles Keene, was safe.
look attentively
From this reading He kept his eyes glued to his watch until ten minutes had passed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had overheard every word.
Chapter 18 of Mystery of the Chinese Ring by Andy Adams holds 174 sentences, grouped into 35 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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