Chapter 28 of Room 13 is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXVIII
Chapter 28 of Room 13 is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police. Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities. “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully. He glanced down at the little fire-place. The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
Chapter 28 of Room 13 is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading “Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.”
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.”
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading “The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.”
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading ““The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.”
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading ““The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.”
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading “The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.”
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading “Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.”
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
From this reading “The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.”
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In this reading “Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.”
In this reading “He glanced down at the little fire-place.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He glanced down at the little fire-place.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He glanced down at the little fire-place.
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From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He glanced down at the little fire-place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced down at the little fire-place.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced down at the little fire-place.
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He glanced down at the little fire-place.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Emanuel Legge had passed beyond the sphere of his evil activities.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
not necessary
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was unnecessary to call a doctor to satisfy the police.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The poker and tongs and shovel were intact, and this was of a heavier type than was used in the sitting-rooms.
in or at the place that
From this reading “The poker came from--where?” mused Mr. Reeder, examining the weapon thoughtfully.
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Chapter 28 holds 177 sentences of Room 13, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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