Chapter 22 of The Blind Spot is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 22 of The Blind Spot is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery. The Bar's old remark caught his attention. “The Witch of Endor?” “Aye; thot she were. Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
Chapter 22 of The Blind Spot is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “bar” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “The Bar's old remark caught his attention.”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.”
(used with singular count nouns) colloquial for “not a” or “not one” or “never a”
From this reading “Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.”
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading “Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.”
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading “Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.”
possessive form of “watson” — United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading “Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.”
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading ““The Witch of Endor?””
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading “Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.”
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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 Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The Bar's old remark caught his attention.
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From this reading “Aye; thot she were.
possessive form of “bar” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The Bar's old remark caught his attention.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The Bar's old remark caught his attention.
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From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
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From this reading “The Witch of Endor?”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
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From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Bar's old remark caught his attention.
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From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
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From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
(used with singular count nouns) colloquial for “not a” or “not one” or “never a”
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Bar's old remark caught his attention.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
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From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The Bar's old remark caught his attention.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Aye; thot she were.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Aye; thot she were.
a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
possessive form of “watson” — United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Aye; thot she were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading “The Witch of Endor?”
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Whin Oi woke up, there was nary a hoose at all, nor th' ould lady, nor Toddy Maloney's, nor 'Frisco.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Watson's memory was at work on what he knew of the house at Chatterton Place, especially regarding its occupants at the beginning of the Blind Spot mystery.
Chapter 22 of The Blind Spot by Austin Hall holds 406 sentences, grouped into 82 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 22 holds 406 sentences of The Blind Spot, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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