Chapter 6 of The Knave of Diamonds is here in full — 372 sentences across 75 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 Knave of Diamonds is here in full — 372 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE "Hullo, Lucas! Can I come in?" Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle. "Come in, old chap," drawled back a kindly voice. He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
Chapter 6 of The Knave of Diamonds is here in full — 372 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading “He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.”
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.”
be a sign or indication of
From this reading “He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.”
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading “"Come in, old chap," drawled back a kindly voice.”
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading “Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.”
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading “Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.”
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading “THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE "Hullo, Lucas!”
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading “Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.”
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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 "Come in, old chap," drawled back a kindly voice.
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Come in, old chap," drawled back a kindly voice.
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can I come in?"
a boy or man
From this reading "Come in, old chap," drawled back a kindly voice.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Can I come in?"
be a sign or indication of
From this reading He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading "Come in, old chap," drawled back a kindly voice.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE "Hullo, Lucas!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE "Hullo, Lucas!
an expression of greeting
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE "Hullo, Lucas!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Can I come in?"
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Can I come in?"
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "Come in, old chap," drawled back a kindly voice.
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE "Hullo, Lucas!
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE "Hullo, Lucas!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Come in, old chap," drawled back a kindly voice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Nap Errol stood outside his brother's door, an impatient frown on his face, his hand already fidgeting at the handle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE "Hullo, Lucas!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Come in, old chap," drawled back a kindly voice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He entered with an abruptness that seemed to denote agitation.
Chapter 6 of The Knave of Diamonds by Ethel M. (Ethel May) Dell holds 372 sentences, grouped into 75 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.
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