Chapter 14 of The Social Gangster is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of The Social Gangster is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly. "Who was it?" he asked. "Madame Dupres?" Haynes did not hesitate. "Yes," he nodded.
Chapter 14 of The Social Gangster is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “"Who was it?" he asked.”
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “Haynes did not hesitate.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.”
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “"Madame Dupres?"”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “"Yes," he nodded.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.”
an affirmative
From this reading “"Yes," he nodded.”
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a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
In this reading “THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.”
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plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who was it?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Haynes did not hesitate.
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From this reading THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Madame Dupres?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who was it?" he asked.
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Haynes did not hesitate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Who was it?" he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "Madame Dupres?"
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Yes," he nodded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Haynes did not hesitate.
in a searching manner
From this reading THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET AGENTS Dr. Leslie looked at Haynes searchingly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who was it?" he asked.
which person or people
From this reading "Who was it?" he asked.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he nodded.
Chapter 14 of The Social Gangster by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve holds 182 sentences, grouped into 37 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 14 holds 182 sentences of The Social Gangster, unabridged, divided into 37 reading sections.
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