Chapter 29 of The Angel of Terror is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 29 of The Angel of Terror is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies." Mr. Briggerland looked up from his book. "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling? He was only here a day, wasn't he?" "He was here long enough to lose a lot of money," said Jean.
Chapter 29 of The Angel of Terror is here in full — 118 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading “"Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."”
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading “"Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."”
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading “"What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?”
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading “"Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."”
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading “"What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?”
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading “"Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “"What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?”
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “"What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?”
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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 He was only here a day, wasn't he?"
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Mr. Briggerland looked up from his book.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was only here a day, wasn't he?"
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading "Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."
plural of “disease” — an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading "Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "He was here long enough to lose a lot of money," said Jean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Briggerland looked up from his book.
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He was only here a day, wasn't he?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Briggerland looked up from his book.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading "Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "He was here long enough to lose a lot of money," said Jean.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Briggerland looked up from his book.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "He was here long enough to lose a lot of money," said Jean.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "He was here long enough to lose a lot of money," said Jean.
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "He was here long enough to lose a lot of money," said Jean.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Briggerland looked up from his book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He was here long enough to lose a lot of money," said Jean.
and nothing more
From this reading He was only here a day, wasn't he?"
plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading "Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Desperate diseases," said Jean Briggerland, "call for desperate remedies."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He was here long enough to lose a lot of money," said Jean.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Briggerland looked up from his book.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was only here a day, wasn't he?"
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What was that tale you were telling Lydia this morning," he asked, "about Glover's gambling?
Chapter 29 of The Angel of Terror by Edgar Wallace holds 118 sentences, grouped into 24 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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