Chapter XXXV of The dark eyes of London, “The Get-Away,” is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XXXV
Chapter XXXV of The dark eyes of London, “The Get-Away,” is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out. The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape. “What’s wrong?” he said quickly. “Who’s shooting?” “Go out and fetch the police,” said John Dearborn calmly.
Chapter XXXV of The dark eyes of London, “The Get-Away,” is here in full — 124 sentences across 25 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.”
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading “The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.”
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading ““Go out and fetch the police,” said John Dearborn calmly.”
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading ““Go out and fetch the police,” said John Dearborn calmly.”
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.”
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading “Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.”
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading ““Who’s shooting?””
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading “Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
move out of or depart from
In this reading ““Go out and fetch the police,” said John Dearborn calmly.”
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.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “Go out and fetch the police,” said John Dearborn calmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading “Go out and fetch the police,” said John Dearborn calmly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go out and fetch the police,” said John Dearborn calmly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What’s wrong?” he said quickly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “Go out and fetch the police,” said John Dearborn calmly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “Go out and fetch the police,” said John Dearborn calmly.
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
with speed
From this reading “What’s wrong?” he said quickly.
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What’s wrong?” he said quickly.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “Who’s shooting?”
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
having a supporting base
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Dearborn slipped the revolver in his pocket, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s wrong?” he said quickly.
which person or people
From this reading The little man who acted as porter was standing, his mouth agape.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who’s shooting?”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “What’s wrong?” he said quickly.
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