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The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles

Chapter IX · Chapter 10. Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson

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Chapter 10.

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Chapter 10.
Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson
So far I have been able to quote from the reports which I have
forwarded during these early days to Sherlock Holmes.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Chapter IX · Chapter 10. Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson

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Chapter 10.
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Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson
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So far I have been able to quote from the reports which I have
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forwarded during these early days to Sherlock Holmes.
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Now,
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10

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From this reading Chapter 10.

able

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From this reading So far I have been able to quote from the reports which I have

been

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From this reading So far I have been able to quote from the reports which I have

Chapter

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From this reading Chapter 10.

days

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From this reading forwarded during these early days to Sherlock Holmes.

Diary

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From this reading Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson

Dr

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during

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From this reading forwarded during these early days to Sherlock Holmes.

early

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From this reading forwarded during these early days to Sherlock Holmes.

Extract

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far

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From this reading So far I have been able to quote from the reports which I have

forwarded

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From this reading forwarded during these early days to Sherlock Holmes.

from

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have

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Holmes

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I

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Now

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From this reading Now,

of

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quote

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reports

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Sherlock

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From this reading forwarded during these early days to Sherlock Holmes.

So

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From this reading So far I have been able to quote from the reports which I have

the

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these

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to

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Watson

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which

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Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 10. Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "Chapter 10....", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: Chapter 10.
Narrator: to go carefully when there’s a lady in the case.