Chapter 14 of The Murder on the Links is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of The Murder on the Links is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Stonor was in England,” I put in. “He says so—but who knows?” “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear. First, I will ask you a question.” “Yes, monsieur?”
Chapter 14 of The Murder on the Links is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “First, I will ask you a question.””
rid of obstructions
From this reading ““Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.”
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading ““Stonor was in England,” I put in.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading ““He says so—but who knows?””
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading ““Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading ““Yes, monsieur?””
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “First, I will ask you a question.””
with low volume
From this reading ““Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.”
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 ““Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.”
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 First, I will ask you a question.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading First, I will ask you a question.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He says so—but who knows?”
rid of obstructions
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading “Stonor was in England,” I put in.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, I will ask you a question.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He says so—but who knows?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Stonor was in England,” I put in.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Stonor was in England,” I put in.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “He says so—but who knows?”
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “Yes, monsieur?”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Stonor was in England,” I put in.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading First, I will ask you a question.”
with low volume
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “He says so—but who knows?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “He says so—but who knows?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Stonor was in England,” I put in.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Stonor was in England,” I put in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
which person or people
From this reading “He says so—but who knows?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading First, I will ask you a question.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, monsieur?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mademoiselle,” said Poirot quietly, “if we are to work together, you and I, we must have things clear.
Chapter 14 of The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie holds 406 sentences, grouped into 82 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 14 holds 406 sentences of The Murder on the Links, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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