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Chapter 9 of The Ear in the Wall is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair. "The old scheme!" exclaimed Kennedy. "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.' He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both." "Wall Street," mused Carton.
Chapter 9 of The Ear in the Wall is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
the quantity contained in a carton
From this reading “Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair.”
someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
From this reading “He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."”
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading “"The old scheme!" exclaimed Kennedy.”
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading “"Wall Street," mused Carton.”
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “"The old scheme!" exclaimed Kennedy.”
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."”
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading “He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."”
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading “"That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
the two together, not just one
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
the quantity contained in a carton
From this reading Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The old scheme!" exclaimed Kennedy.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair.
someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading "The old scheme!" exclaimed Kennedy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "Wall Street," mused Carton.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The old scheme!" exclaimed Kennedy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
above and across; more than
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "The old scheme!" exclaimed Kennedy.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Carton showed plainly his vexation at the affair.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He is a star impersonator--will call up two sworn enemies and put over something on them that double-crosses both."
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "That's the plan that has been used by a man down in Wall Street that they call, 'the Wolf.'
Chapter 9 of The Ear in the Wall by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve holds 401 sentences, grouped into 81 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 9 holds 401 sentences of The Ear in the Wall, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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