Chapter 1 of The Lerouge Case is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Lerouge Case is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Hearing nothing, he turned to the locksmith. “Open!” said he. The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements. He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate. “The key!” they cried.
Chapter 1 of The Lerouge Case is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 6/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 26–30
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an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading “He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.”
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading “The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements.”
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading “He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.”
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading “He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.”
fasten with a lock
From this reading “He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.”
someone who makes or repairs locks
From this reading “Hearing nothing, he turned to the locksmith.”
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading “He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.”
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading “The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements.”
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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 He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “The key!” they cried.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hearing nothing, he turned to the locksmith.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing nothing, he turned to the locksmith.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements.
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
fasten with a lock
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
someone who makes or repairs locks
From this reading Hearing nothing, he turned to the locksmith.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Hearing nothing, he turned to the locksmith.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Open!” said he.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Open!” said he.
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements.
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hearing nothing, he turned to the locksmith.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The key!” they cried.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hearing nothing, he turned to the locksmith.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Hearing nothing, he turned to the locksmith.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
at the time that
From this reading He had already introduced a skeleton key into the lock, when a loud exclamation was heard from the crowd outside the gate.
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The workman unstrapped his satchel, and produced his implements.
Chapter 1 of The Lerouge Case by Emile Gaboriau holds 415 sentences, grouped into 83 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.
Chapter 1 holds 415 sentences of The Lerouge Case, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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