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The Barrel Mystery
The Barrel Mystery

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Barrel Mystery is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.
The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.
Comito is a printer out of work.
Lupo and Morello have agents who tell them of such things.
Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Barrel Mystery

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Barrel Mystery is here in full — 158 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.
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The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.
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Comito is a printer out of work.
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Lupo and Morello have agents who tell them of such things.
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Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

ablaze adjective US /əˈbleɪz/

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading “The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.”

agents noun US /ˈeɪdʒənts/

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading “Lupo and Morello have agents who tell them of such things.”

Aladdin noun US /æˈlædɪn/

in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie

From this reading “The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.”

counterfeit noun US /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading “Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.”

counterfeiting verb US /ˈkaʊntərfɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “counterfeit” — make a copy of with the intent to deceive

From this reading “The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.”

Morello noun US /mərˈeloʊ/

any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing fruit with dark skin and juice

From this reading “The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.”

printer noun US /ˈprɪntər/

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading “Comito is a printer out of work.”

printing noun US /ˈprɪntɪŋ/

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading “Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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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gets into verb + particle counted as “get into”

get involved in or with

In this reading “DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.”

in the distance preposition + article + noun counted as “in … distance”

In this reading “The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.”

touch with verb + particle

In this reading “DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.”

All words in this reading · 64

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/

keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Lupo and Morello have agents who tell them of such things.

AladdinnounUS /æˈlædɪn/

in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

billsnounUS /bɪlz/

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

BLACK-HAND

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

Black-Handers

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From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/

fearless and daring

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

Comito

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

counterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

a copy that is represented as the original

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

counterfeitingverbUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “counterfeit” — make a copy of with the intent to deceive

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

DONnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

dreamsnounUS /driːmz/

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

getsnounUS /ɡets/

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lupo and Morello have agents who tell them of such things.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

Lupo

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

MorellonounUS /mərˈeloʊ/

any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing fruit with dark skin and juice

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Comito is a printer out of work.

PASQUALE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

pressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

printnounUS /prɪnt/

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

printernounUS /ˈprɪntər/

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading Comito is a printer out of work.

printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

scoutnounUS /skaʊt/

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

SKIRMISHERnoun

someone who skirmishes (e.g., as a member of a scouting party)

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

strokenounUS /stroʊk/

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lupo and Morello have agents who tell them of such things.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading Lupo and Morello have agents who tell them of such things.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lupo and Morello have agents who tell them of such things.

thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Lupo and Morello have agents who tell them of such things.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Comito might be the man to run a printing press and print the counterfeit bills.

touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The skirmisher is the scout for Lupo and Morello who are, as usual, in the distance, their minds ablaze with the idea of getting rich beyond the dreams of Aladdin by a bold counterfeiting stroke.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading DON PASQUALE, BLACK-HAND SKIRMISHER Here is where Comito gets into touch with a skirmisher, if I may use the word, of the Black-Handers.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Comito is a printer out of work.

Chapter 6 of The Barrel Mystery by William J. (William James) Flynn holds 158 sentences, grouped into 32 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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Chapter 6 holds 158 sentences of The Barrel Mystery, unabridged, divided into 32 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 6 of The Barrel Mystery by William J. (William James) Flynn exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 158 sentences, grouped into 32 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Vocabulary met early in The Barrel Mystery

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Covey
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Barges
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Huddled
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Against
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