Chapter 6 of The Gold Bag is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of The Gold Bag is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear. “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.” “Don't you believe her?” said I. “Indeed I don't. Of course she was there, and of course it's her bag.
Chapter 6 of The Gold Bag is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading ““If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.””
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading ““If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.””
possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading ““If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.””
possessive form of “monroe” — United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading ““Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.”
according to the clock
From this reading ““If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.””
be shown or be found to be
From this reading ““If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.””
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading ““If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.””
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading ““Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.”
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later than; following
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Don't you believe her?” said I.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course she was there, and of course it's her bag.
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
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From this reading “Don't you believe her?” said I.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Don't you believe her?” said I.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Don't you believe her?” said I.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Indeed I don't.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course she was there, and of course it's her bag.
immediately past
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
possessive form of “monroe” — United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
according to the clock
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course she was there, and of course it's her bag.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading “Easy enough to see the trend of Monroe's questions,” said Parmalee in my ear.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If he can prove this bag to be Miss Lloyd's, it shows that she was in the office after ten o'clock last night, and this she has denied.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don't you believe her?” said I.
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