Chapter 28 of The Crooked House is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 28 of The Crooked House is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall. "What has happened?" the inspector asked. Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort. "_Mon Dieu_," he said, "I wish I knew!" He took the telegram from his pocket.
Chapter 28 of The Crooked House is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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able to control or determine policy
From this reading “Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.”
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading “ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.”
a high ranking police officer
From this reading “"What has happened?" the inspector asked.”
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading “ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.”
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading “Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.”
the second day of the week; the first working day
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading “He took the telegram from his pocket.”
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading “ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.”
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.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What has happened?" the inspector asked.
able to control or determine policy
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_," he said, "I wish I knew!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What has happened?" the inspector asked.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has happened?" the inspector asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_," he said, "I wish I knew!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_," he said, "I wish I knew!"
a high ranking police officer
From this reading "What has happened?" the inspector asked.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
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 "_Mon Dieu_," he said, "I wish I knew!"
inflected form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_," he said, "I wish I knew!"
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He took the telegram from his pocket.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_," he said, "I wish I knew!"
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He took the telegram from his pocket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What has happened?" the inspector asked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took the telegram from his pocket.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has happened?" the inspector asked.
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "_Mon Dieu_," he said, "I wish I knew!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Monsieur Dupont leant forward, controlling his excitement with an effort.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading ETHICS OF KILLING They swung out from Scotland Yard into Whitehall.
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