Chapter 2 of The Riddle of the Night is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The Riddle of the Night is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"You are quite sure, monsieur?" This from Cleek. "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course. You are quite sure?" "Of course we're sure!" snapped Hammond savagely.
Chapter 2 of The Riddle of the Night is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “"About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “"About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.”
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “"You are quite sure, monsieur?"”
no person; not anyone
From this reading “"About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “"You are quite sure, monsieur?"”
in a vicious manner
From this reading “"Of course we're sure!" snapped Hammond savagely.”
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “"Of course we're sure!" snapped Hammond savagely.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “"You are quite sure, monsieur?"”
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.
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In this reading “"You are quite sure, monsieur?"”
as might be expected
In this reading “"About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are quite sure, monsieur?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This from Cleek.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This from Cleek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course we're sure!" snapped Hammond savagely.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "You are quite sure, monsieur?"
no person; not anyone
From this reading "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You are quite sure, monsieur?"
in a vicious manner
From this reading "Of course we're sure!" snapped Hammond savagely.
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Of course we're sure!" snapped Hammond savagely.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You are quite sure, monsieur?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "About the 'nobody in the house,' I mean, of course.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This from Cleek.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course we're sure!" snapped Hammond savagely.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are quite sure, monsieur?"
Chapter 2 of The Riddle of the Night by Thomas W. Hanshew holds 421 sentences, grouped into 85 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 2 holds 421 sentences of The Riddle of the Night, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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