Chapter 23 of The Sealed Message is here in full — 216 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 23 of The Sealed Message is here in full — 216 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
TOD'S DISCOVERY. On returning to the Silbury Hotel. Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb. To all appearances the master was as innocent as the man. Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
Chapter 23 of The Sealed Message is here in full — 216 sentences across 44 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 the master was as innocent as the man.”
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading “Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.”
the act of discovering something
From this reading “TOD'S DISCOVERY.”
bringing death
From this reading “Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.”
free from evil or guilt
From this reading “To all appearances the master was as innocent as the man.”
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.”
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.”
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading “On returning to the Silbury Hotel.”
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In this reading “Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.”
In this reading “Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.”
In this reading “To all appearances the master was as innocent as the man.”
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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
(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 the master was as innocent as the man.
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To all appearances the master was as innocent as the man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To all appearances the master was as innocent as the man.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb.
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
the act of discovering something
From this reading TOD'S DISCOVERY.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb.
bringing death
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
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From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
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From this reading Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On returning to the Silbury Hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
of great significance or value
From this reading Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading To all appearances the master was as innocent as the man.
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To all appearances the master was as innocent as the man.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading To all appearances the master was as innocent as the man.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On returning to the Silbury Hotel.
above and across; more than
From this reading Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb.
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From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning to the Silbury Hotel.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb.
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From this reading On returning to the Silbury Hotel.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Nevertheless, according to the Major, Geary had been to the Pixy's House on the fatal night, in spite of his denial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On returning to the Silbury Hotel.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On returning to the Silbury Hotel.
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From this reading TOD'S DISCOVERY.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To all appearances the master was as innocent as the man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gerald sat down to think over the important conversation with Rebb.
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