Chapter 3 of Sixes and Sevens is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 3 of Sixes and Sevens is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes. “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he. “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks. “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives. Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Chapter 3 of Sixes and Sevens is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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get or ask advice from
From this reading ““I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.”
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading ““He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.”
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading ““He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.”
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.”
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading “Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.”
not clear to the understanding
From this reading “Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.”
creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage
From this reading “Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.”
explained or answered
From this reading “Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.”
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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 Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
get or ask advice from
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks.
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
an educational institution
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
creeping European clover having white to pink flowers and bright green leaves; naturalized in United States; widely grown for forage
From this reading Shamrock Jolnes had a far-away look in his eyes.
explained or answered
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He is the leader,” said Jolnes, “of a new modern school of detectives.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their methods are different from ours, but it is said that Juggins has solved some extremely puzzling cases.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
(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 “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
which person or people
From this reading “Who is Juggins?” asked Meeks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I think you would do well to consult Juggins,” said he.
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