Chapter 18 of The poisoned chocolates case is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of The poisoned chocolates case is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes. For a moment he looked a little distressed. “Sir Charles,” he began. “Er—Sir Charles .
Chapter 18 of The poisoned chocolates case is here in full — 269 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ““Sir Charles,” he began.”
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading ““Sir Charles,” he began.”
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading “Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.”
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading “For a moment he looked a little distressed.”
a particular point in time
From this reading “For a moment he looked a little distressed.”
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading “Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.”
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading “Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.”
term of address for a man
From this reading ““Sir Charles,” he began.”
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temporarily
In this reading “For a moment he looked a little distressed.”
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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 Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Sir Charles,” he began.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “Sir Charles,” he began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading For a moment he looked a little distressed.
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading “Er—Sir Charles .
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment he looked a little distressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment he looked a little distressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a moment he looked a little distressed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For a moment he looked a little distressed.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment he looked a little distressed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Mr. Chitterwick consulted a page of his notes.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Sir Charles,” he began.
Chapter 18 of The poisoned chocolates case by Anthony Berkeley holds 269 sentences, grouped into 54 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 18 holds 269 sentences of The poisoned chocolates case, unabridged, divided into 54 reading sections.
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