Chapter 13 of The Book of All-Power is here in full — 231 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Book of All-Power is here in full — 231 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream. He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration. "What was that?" he asked hoarsely. Malinkoff was sitting on the edge of the bench rubbing his eyes. "I heard something," he yawned.
Chapter 13 of The Book of All-Power is here in full — 231 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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aroused or activated
From this reading “CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.”
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading “He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.”
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading “CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.”
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading “He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.”
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading “Malinkoff was sitting on the edge of the bench rubbing his eyes.”
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.”
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.”
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading “"I heard something," he yawned.”
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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 CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What was that?" he asked hoarsely.
aroused or activated
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Malinkoff was sitting on the edge of the bench rubbing his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Malinkoff was sitting on the edge of the bench rubbing his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I heard something," he yawned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "What was that?" he asked hoarsely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I heard something," he yawned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Malinkoff was sitting on the edge of the bench rubbing his eyes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Malinkoff was sitting on the edge of the bench rubbing his eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Malinkoff was sitting on the edge of the bench rubbing his eyes.
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Malinkoff was sitting on the edge of the bench rubbing his eyes.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Malinkoff was sitting on the edge of the bench rubbing his eyes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I heard something," he yawned.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He sprang from the bench, his face bathed in perspiration.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What was that?" he asked hoarsely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHERRY BIM MAKES A STATEMENT Malcolm was awakened in the night by a scream.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What was that?" he asked hoarsely.
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading "I heard something," he yawned.
Chapter 13 of The Book of All-Power by Edgar Wallace holds 231 sentences, grouped into 47 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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