Chapter 14 of The Diamond Master is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 14 of The Diamond Master is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency. This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted. "Haney says Saturday morning," he answered. "The coroner's physician agrees with that." "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
Chapter 14 of The Diamond Master is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “"The coroner's physician agrees with that."”
noisy confusion and turbulence
From this reading “This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.”
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading “THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.”
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading “"The coroner's physician agrees with that."”
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading “This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.”
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “"Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “"The coroner's physician agrees with that."”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “"Haney says Saturday morning," he answered.”
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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 "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
later than; following
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "The coroner's physician agrees with that."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Haney says Saturday morning," he answered.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
noisy confusion and turbulence
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading "The coroner's physician agrees with that."
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Haney says Saturday morning," he answered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Haney says Saturday morning," he answered.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Haney says Saturday morning," he answered.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "The coroner's physician agrees with that."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Haney says Saturday morning," he answered.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Haney says Saturday morning," he answered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The coroner's physician agrees with that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was not the kind of man with whom mere bluster counted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRUTH IN PART The chief dropped back into his chair with the utmost complacency.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yesterday morning," Mr. Wynne mused; then, after a moment: "I think, Chief, you know Mr. Birnes here?
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