Chapter 7 of Number 70, Berlin: A Story of Britain's Peril is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 7 of Number 70, Berlin: A Story of Britain's Peril is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise. "This is the first I've heard of it!" "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said. "But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold? I can't credit it.
Chapter 7 of Number 70, Berlin: A Story of Britain's Peril is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “"But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold?”
approval
From this reading “I can't credit it.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “"What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.”
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “"What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “"But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold?”
extremely
From this reading “"Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.”
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading “"What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “"What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.”
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 “"What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.”
as might be expected
In this reading “"Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.”
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
approval
From this reading I can't credit it.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "This is the first I've heard of it!"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "This is the first I've heard of it!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is the first I've heard of it!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is the first I've heard of it!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This is the first I've heard of it!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is the first I've heard of it!"
and nothing more
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
extremely
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
express in words
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "This is the first I've heard of it!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the first I've heard of it!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But what kind of charge was there against Jerrold?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!" cried Trustram, starting forward in great surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course I can't say quite positively--only that is what's rumoured," Rodwell said.
Chapter 7 of Number 70, Berlin: A Story of Britain's Peril by William Le Queux holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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 7 holds 411 sentences of Number 70, Berlin: A Story of Britain's Peril, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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