Chapter 12 of The Black Bag is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of The Black Bag is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast. “I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously. “But I won’t—I can’t. Remember I shall wait for you.” “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
Chapter 12 of The Black Bag is here in full — 416 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading ““But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.”
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading ““I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.”
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading ““But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.”
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading ““But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?”
made known or openly avowed
From this reading ““I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading ““But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ““But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?”
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Remember I shall wait for you.””
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.
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading “But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
for the reason that
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading “But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But I won’t—I can’t.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Remember I shall wait for you.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “But, Dor—Miss Calendar!” he exclaimed, aghast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.
by chance
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember I shall wait for you.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Remember I shall wait for you.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t care—I know I agreed,” she declared mutinously.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Remember I shall wait for you.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “But—but perhaps—” “If you have to stay, it will be because there’s danger—won’t it?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But I won’t—I can’t.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Remember I shall wait for you.”
Chapter 12 of The Black Bag by Louis Joseph Vance holds 416 sentences, grouped into 84 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 12 holds 416 sentences of The Black Bag, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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