Chapter 6 of Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk) is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk) is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe. “Strike a light, Kretz.” “No light,” said Bat Scanlon, softly. “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun! And keep still.”
Chapter 6 of Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk) is here in full — 329 sentences across 66 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading ““No light,” said Bat Scanlon, softly.”
a man of refinement
From this reading ““It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!”
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading ““It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!”
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading “IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.”
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.”
with low volume
From this reading ““No light,” said Bat Scanlon, softly.”
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading ““Strike a light, Kretz.””
not known
From this reading ““It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!”
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 “And keep still.””
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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 IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And keep still.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading “No light,” said Bat Scanlon, softly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
a man of refinement
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And keep still.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Strike a light, Kretz.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
not any; not one
From this reading “No light,” said Bat Scanlon, softly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No light,” said Bat Scanlon, softly.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No light,” said Bat Scanlon, softly.
with low volume
From this reading “No light,” said Bat Scanlon, softly.
not in physical motion
From this reading And keep still.”
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading “Strike a light, Kretz.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
not known
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
at the time that
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK INDICATES MUCH BUT SAYS LITTLE “A light!” cried Campe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is no time for such things when an unknown gentleman is about with a gun!
Chapter 6 of Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk) by John T. (John Thomas) McIntyre holds 329 sentences, grouped into 66 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 6 holds 329 sentences of Special Detective (Ashton-Kirk), unabridged, divided into 66 reading sections.
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