Chapter 27 of The Slave of Silence is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 27 of The Slave of Silence is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time. He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods. "I suppose that can't be helped," he muttered. "Though it certainly gives the enemy a better start. I hope you have not destroyed the address of that lawyer?"
Chapter 27 of The Slave of Silence is here in full — 169 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading “He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.”
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading “I hope you have not destroyed the address of that lawyer?"”
possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “I hope you have not destroyed the address of that lawyer?"”
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.”
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.”
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “"I suppose that can't be helped," he muttered.”
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading “Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.”
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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 "Though it certainly gives the enemy a better start.
speak to
From this reading I hope you have not destroyed the address of that lawyer?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I suppose that can't be helped," he muttered.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Though it certainly gives the enemy a better start.
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I suppose that can't be helped," he muttered.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Though it certainly gives the enemy a better start.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading I hope you have not destroyed the address of that lawyer?"
an opposing military force
From this reading "Though it certainly gives the enemy a better start.
possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
a young female
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading "Though it certainly gives the enemy a better start.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I suppose that can't be helped," he muttered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you have not destroyed the address of that lawyer?"
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose that can't be helped," he muttered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Though it certainly gives the enemy a better start.
and nothing more
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I hope you have not destroyed the address of that lawyer?"
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I suppose that can't be helped," he muttered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hope you have not destroyed the address of that lawyer?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Though it certainly gives the enemy a better start.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose that can't be helped," he muttered.
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though it certainly gives the enemy a better start.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He could have wished that the girl had not been quite so businesslike in her methods.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Hot words rose to Field's lips, but he managed to swallow them just in time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you have not destroyed the address of that lawyer?"
Chapter 27 of The Slave of Silence by Fred M. (Fred Merrick) White holds 169 sentences, grouped into 34 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.
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