Chapter 30 of The "Dock Rats" of New York is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of The "Dock Rats" of New York is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The two men were intimate. Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise. "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you. What news?" "Good."
Chapter 30 of The "Dock Rats" of New York is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.”
without deviation
From this reading “Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.”
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading “"Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.”
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading “"Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.”
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading “Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.”
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading “The two men were intimate.”
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading “Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.”
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
without deviation
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good."
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.
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From this reading "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading The two men were intimate.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men were intimate.
information about recent and important events
From this reading What news?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two men were intimate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two men were intimate.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vance was operating directly under the orders of the attorney, and the latter was not surprised to see him appear under any guise.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men were intimate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What news?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Vance," exclaimed the district attorney, extending his hand, "I'm glad to see you.
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