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The Exploits of Elaine

Chapter V · Chapter 5

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THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.
Bennett seemed as deeply as ever in love with Elaine.
Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.
"I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.
Elaine tore it open and looked at the paper within.
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The Exploits of Elaine

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of The Exploits of Elaine is here in full — 513 sentences across 103 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.
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Bennett seemed as deeply as ever in love with Elaine.
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Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.
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"I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.
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Elaine tore it open and looked at the paper within.

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Bennett noun US /ˈbenət/

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading “THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.”

Clutching verb US /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading “THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.”

document noun US /ˈdɑːkjəment/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading “"I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.”

Dodge verb US /dɑːdʒ/

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading “THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.”

endeavor noun US /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading “THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.”

Kennedy noun US /ˈkenədi/

35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading “THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.”

Perry noun US /ˈperi/

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading “THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.”

vampire noun US /ˈvæmpaɪr/

(folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living

From this reading “THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.”

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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 "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Elaine tore it open and looked at the paper within.

BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

ClutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/

-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

Craig

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Bennett seemed as deeply as ever in love with Elaine.

documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

Elaine

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From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Bennett seemed as deeply as ever in love with Elaine.

evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

HandnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

I've

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

Jennings

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/

35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/

a room where books are kept

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Elaine tore it open and looked at the paper within.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Bennett seemed as deeply as ever in love with Elaine.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

masternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Elaine tore it open and looked at the paper within.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Elaine tore it open and looked at the paper within.

PerrynounUS /ˈperi/

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

ranverbUS /ræn/

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Bennett seemed as deeply as ever in love with Elaine.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

torenounUS /tɔːr/

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading Elaine tore it open and looked at the paper within.

tracknounUS /træk/

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

VAMPIREnounUS /ˈvæmpaɪr/

(folklore) a corpse that rises at night to drink the blood of the living

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Still, as Jennings admitted Craig, it was sufficiently evident by the manner in which Elaine left Bennett and ran to meet Craig that she had the highest regard for him.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE VAMPIRE Kennedy went the next day to the Dodge house, and, as usual, Perry Bennett was there in the library with Elaine, still going over the Clutching Hand case, in their endeavor to track down the mysterious master criminal.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Elaine tore it open and looked at the paper within.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I've brought you a little document that may interest you," remarked Kennedy, reaching into his pocket and pulling out an envelope.

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Kennedy
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