Chapter 5 of The Chief Legatee is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of The Chief Legatee is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel. The former was peremptory in what he had to say. "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared. "I haven't much confidence in her letter. It is this man who is working us.
Chapter 5 of The Chief Legatee is here in full — 218 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading “IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.”
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading “IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.”
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading “IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “"I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.”
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading “"I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.”
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading “The former was peremptory in what he had to say.”
housing available for people to live in
From this reading “IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.”
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading “IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.”
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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 "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former was peremptory in what he had to say.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The former was peremptory in what he had to say.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former was peremptory in what he had to say.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I haven't much confidence in her letter.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is this man who is working us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is this man who is working us.
immediately past
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I haven't much confidence in her letter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is this man who is working us.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I haven't much confidence in her letter.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading The former was peremptory in what he had to say.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
express in words
From this reading The former was peremptory in what he had to say.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
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 "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I haven't a particle of confidence in this newspaper story," he declared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN CORRIDOR AND IN ROOM Three quarters of an hour later Mr. Ransom and Gerridge stood in close conference before the last mentioned hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The former was peremptory in what he had to say.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is this man who is working us.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former was peremptory in what he had to say.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The former was peremptory in what he had to say.
which person or people
From this reading It is this man who is working us.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It is this man who is working us.
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