Chapter 17 of The Transgression of Andrew Vane: A Novel is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of The Transgression of Andrew Vane: A Novel is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day. "He left a note for you. It's on his desk." "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
Chapter 17 of The Transgression of Andrew Vane: A Novel is here in full — 188 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading “"He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.”
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading “"He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.”
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading “"He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.”
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading “"I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.”
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading “A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.”
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading “A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.”
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading “"I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.”
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading “"I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.”
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In this reading “"He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.”
In this reading “"He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.”
In this reading “"He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.”
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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 A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading It's on his desk."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
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From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It's on his desk."
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From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
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From this reading It's on his desk."
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "He left a note for you.
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
the middle of the day
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
a brief written record
From this reading "He left a note for you.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It's on his desk."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's gone for a couple of days," observed Vicot bluntly, as he opened the door of Andrew's apartment to Radwalader, about noon of the following day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll come in and read it," answered Radwalader, with his customary lack of manifest surprise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He left a note for you.
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