Chapter 22 of The Phantom Friend: A Judy Bolton Mystery is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 22 of The Phantom Friend: A Judy Bolton Mystery is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?” Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor. It was the next day. She had come with Irene to rehearsal. To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
Chapter 22 of The Phantom Friend: A Judy Bolton Mystery is here in full — 104 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.”
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading “Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.”
an orderly arrangement
From this reading “Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.”
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading “Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.”
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading “Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?””
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading “She had come with Irene to rehearsal.”
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading “Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.”
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading “Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?””
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In this reading “It was the next day.”
at or in the front
In this reading “Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.”
In this reading “To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.”
In this reading “Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?”
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come with Irene to rehearsal.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the next day.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had come with Irene to rehearsal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had come with Irene to rehearsal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the next day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
and nothing more
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
a particular point in time
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?”
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?”
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading She had come with Irene to rehearsal.
cut with a saw
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had come with Irene to rehearsal.
and nothing more
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?”
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To all appearances she was simply an interested friend, but Mr. Lenz knew, the moment he saw her, that she had come for another purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judy looked about at the array of machinery in the area just in front of the studio floor.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Real Phantoms “So these are our suspects?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had come with Irene to rehearsal.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the next day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had come with Irene to rehearsal.
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