Chapter 1 of New Nick Carter weekly no. — no. 197, The little glass vial is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of New Nick Carter weekly no. — no. 197, The little glass vial is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE VIAL IN THE SNOW. "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news? Anything strange since this morning?" He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day. "Yes.
Chapter 1 of New Nick Carter weekly no. — no. 197, The little glass vial is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading “He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.”
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.”
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.”
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “"Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?”
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading “He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.”
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “"Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?”
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading “"Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?”
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading “THE VIAL IN THE SNOW.”
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a man who is very old
In this reading “"Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything strange since this morning?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VIAL IN THE SNOW.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Anything strange since this morning?"
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Anything strange since this morning?"
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading THE VIAL IN THE SNOW.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Anything strange since this morning?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VIAL IN THE SNOW.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Anything strange since this morning?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
the act of using
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading THE VIAL IN THE SNOW.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, old man," said Nick Carter, as he shook the snow from his overcoat, "what’s the news?
which person or people
From this reading He was addressing Chick, his assistant, who, to use his own expression, was "acting the chamber lawyer" for the day.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
Chapter 1 of New Nick Carter weekly no. — no. 197, The little glass vial by Nicholas (House name) Carter holds 260 sentences, grouped into 52 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 260 sentences of New Nick Carter weekly no. — no. 197, The little glass vial, unabridged, divided into 52 reading sections.
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