Chapter 7 of The Malefactor is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of The Malefactor is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?” He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out. It was the return half of a steamer ticket. “Even at that risk,” Aynesworth answered without hesitation. Wingrave carefully folded the document, and returned it to his pocket.
Chapter 7 of The Malefactor is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading “Wingrave carefully folded the document, and returned it to his pocket.”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Wingrave carefully folded the document, and returned it to his pocket.”
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading “Wingrave carefully folded the document, and returned it to his pocket.”
indecision in speech or action
From this reading ““Even at that risk,” Aynesworth answered without hesitation.”
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading ““At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?””
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading ““At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?””
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading “It was the return half of a steamer ticket.”
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading “It was the return half of a steamer ticket.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading ““Even at that risk,” Aynesworth answered without hesitation.”
as might be expected
In this reading ““At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?””
In this reading ““At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?””
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Even at that risk,” Aynesworth answered without hesitation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Even at that risk,” Aynesworth answered without hesitation.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Wingrave carefully folded the document, and returned it to his pocket.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Wingrave carefully folded the document, and returned it to his pocket.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
divisible by two
From this reading “Even at that risk,” Aynesworth answered without hesitation.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Wingrave carefully folded the document, and returned it to his pocket.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was the return half of a steamer ticket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading “Even at that risk,” Aynesworth answered without hesitation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He drew a paper from his pocket book, and held it out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was the return half of a steamer ticket.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Wingrave carefully folded the document, and returned it to his pocket.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading It was the return half of a steamer ticket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Even at that risk,” Aynesworth answered without hesitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading It was the return half of a steamer ticket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wingrave carefully folded the document, and returned it to his pocket.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the return half of a steamer ticket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Even at that risk,” Aynesworth answered without hesitation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “At the risk, of course,” Wingrave said, “of my offering you--this?”
Chapter 7 of The Malefactor by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim holds 421 sentences, grouped into 85 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 7 holds 421 sentences of The Malefactor, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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