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Chapter 12 of The Monk of Hambleton is here in full — 389 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"You've hit it," declared Bolt. "He's that kind." "But that's--_vile_!" cried Miss Ocky. "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton. "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
Chapter 12 of The Monk of Hambleton is here in full — 389 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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financial assistance in time of need
From this reading “"We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.”
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading “"You've hit it," declared Bolt.”
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading “"He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."”
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading “"He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."”
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “"He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."”
free from evil or guilt
From this reading “"He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."”
without doubt; certainly
From this reading “"He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."”
morally reprehensible
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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 probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading "You've hit it," declared Bolt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But that's--_vile_!" cried Miss Ocky.
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "But that's--_vile_!" cried Miss Ocky.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "You've hit it," declared Bolt.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's that kind."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "You've hit it," declared Bolt.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You've hit it," declared Bolt.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "He's that kind."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "But that's--_vile_!" cried Miss Ocky.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But that's--_vile_!" cried Miss Ocky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He's that kind."
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From this reading "But that's--_vile_!" cried Miss Ocky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
morally reprehensible
From this reading "But that's--_vile_!" cried Miss Ocky.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll give him the benefit of one doubt," said Creighton.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "He probably would not do that to a man he believed innocent; undoubtedly he is convinced that Maxon is guilty and will fight tooth-and-nail to convict."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You've hit it," declared Bolt.
Chapter 12 of The Monk of Hambleton by Armstrong Livingston holds 389 sentences, grouped into 78 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 12 holds 389 sentences of The Monk of Hambleton, unabridged, divided into 78 reading sections.
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