Chapter 3 of The informer is here in full — 354 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The informer is here in full — 354 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building. In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip. He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane. The lane was empty. So it appeared at first.
Chapter 3 of The informer is here in full — 354 sentences across 71 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.”
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.”
a narrow way or road
From this reading “He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.”
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading “In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.”
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading “At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.”
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading “In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.”
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading “In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.”
being five more than twenty
From this reading “At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.”
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In this reading “He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.”
In this reading “In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.”
In this reading “At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.”
In this reading “At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.”
In this reading “He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.”
In this reading “At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.”
In this reading “He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.”
In this reading “So it appeared at first.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So it appeared at first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
being one more than seven
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The lane was empty.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So it appeared at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
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From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
a message received and understood
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it appeared at first.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
a narrow way or road
From this reading He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.
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 At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
with speed
From this reading He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it appeared at first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading In his pocket he carried twenty pounds in Treasury notes, the reward for information concerning Francis Joseph McPhillip.
being five more than twenty
From this reading At twenty-five minutes past eight Gypo left the police-station by a door in the rear of the building.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He walked quickly along a narrow passage into a dark lane.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lane was empty.
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