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The Czar's Spy: The Mystery of a Silent Love
The Czar's Spy: The Mystery of a Silent Love

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Czar's Spy: The Mystery of a Silent Love is here in full — 271 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By William Le Queux • Curated US English Learning Edition
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IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
"I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
"This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Czar's Spy: The Mystery of a Silent Love

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Czar's Spy: The Mystery of a Silent Love is here in full — 271 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/54 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
/ɪn wɪtʃ ðə ˈmɪstəri ɪnˈkriːsəz ˈniːðər ʌv ʌs spoʊk/
Line 2
Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
/ˈiːkwəli sərˈpraɪzd æt ðə ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd ɪnˈkaʊntər wiː stʊd ˈfeɪsɪŋ iːtʃ ˈʌðər ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/
Line 3
Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
Line 4
"I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
Line 5
"This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."

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acquainted adjective US /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading “"I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.”

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dumbfounded adjective US /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading “Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.”

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encounter verb US /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

come together

From this reading “Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.”

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Equally adverb US /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading “Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.”

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facing noun US /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading “Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.”

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increases noun US /ɪnˈkriːsəz/

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading “IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.”

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introduced verb US /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading “Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.”

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unexpected adjective US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

not expected or anticipated

From this reading “Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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blanchedadjective

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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calmverbUS /kɑːm/

make calm or still

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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don't

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From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.

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dumbfoundedadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/

as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

come together

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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EquallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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fellverbUS /fel/

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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Gordon

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From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."

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Gregg

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From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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Hornby

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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.

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INCREASESnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/

plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added

From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.

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introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."

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Leithcourt

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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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lipsnounUS /lɪps/

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."

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mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."

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Muriel

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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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MYSTERYnounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.

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NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.

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noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.

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shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.

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soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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spokenounUS /spoʊk/

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.

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startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.

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thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.

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voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.

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WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.

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whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.

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Woodroffe

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From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."

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youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.

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