Chapter 5 of Out of Death's Shadow is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Out of Death's Shadow is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
NICK HAS AN ADVENTURE. The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears. "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity. "Then, in the name of wonder, who did?" "I don't know," said Nick simply.
Chapter 5 of Out of Death's Shadow is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “NICK HAS AN ADVENTURE.”
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.”
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.”
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading “"Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.”
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “"Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.”
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading “"Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.”
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “NICK HAS AN ADVENTURE.”
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.”
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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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.”
In this reading “"Then, in the name of wonder, who did?"”
In this reading “"Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.”
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading NICK HAS AN ADVENTURE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NICK HAS AN ADVENTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know," said Nick simply.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NICK HAS AN ADVENTURE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know," said Nick simply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know," said Nick simply.
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Then, in the name of wonder, who did?"
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK HAS AN ADVENTURE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know," said Nick simply.
and nothing more
From this reading "I don't know," said Nick simply.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Leonard did not kill Dashwood?" he exclaimed, in surprise and incredulity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The chief of police looked at Nick Carter, as if he could not believe the evidence of his ears.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then, in the name of wonder, who did?"
which person or people
From this reading "Then, in the name of wonder, who did?"
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Then, in the name of wonder, who did?"
Chapter 5 of Out of Death's Shadow by Nicholas (House name) Carter holds 177 sentences, grouped into 36 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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