Chapter 16 of The Paliser Case is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XVI
Chapter 16 of The Paliser Case is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!" "The stiletto his!" "How did Lennox get it?" "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him. "You tell me the instrument is yours?"
Chapter 16 of The Paliser Case is here in full — 414 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “"But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"”
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading “"Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.”
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading “"You tell me the instrument is yours?"”
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading “"Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.”
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “"Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.”
a small dagger with a tapered blade
From this reading “"The stiletto his!"”
express in words
From this reading “"But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “"You tell me the instrument is yours?"”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did Lennox get it?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "How did Lennox get it?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The stiletto his!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did Lennox get it?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading "You tell me the instrument is yours?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You tell me the instrument is yours?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How did Lennox get it?"
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How did Lennox get it?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"
not any; not one
From this reading "But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
express in words
From this reading "But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"
a small dagger with a tapered blade
From this reading "The stiletto his!"
express in words
From this reading "But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The stiletto his!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But, I say----" "Tell me this----" "No evidence!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Then what about----" Dunwoodie, fastening on Jones, roared at him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You tell me the instrument is yours?"
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "You tell me the instrument is yours?"
Chapter 16 of The Paliser Case by Edgar Saltus holds 414 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 16 holds 414 sentences of The Paliser Case, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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