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The Wooden Hand: A Detective Story
The Wooden Hand: A Detective Story

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Wooden Hand: A Detective Story is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Fergus Hume • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.
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_This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.
"Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Wooden Hand: A Detective Story

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The Wooden Hand: A Detective Story is here in full — 213 sentences across 43 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/42 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.
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_This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.
/ðɪs əˈdɪʃən ɪz ˈɪʃuːd fɔːr ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən ɪn ˈɪndiə ənd ðə ˈkɑːləniz ˈoʊnli/
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"Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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allays verb US /əˈleɪz/

third-person singular of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading “"Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.”

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Bell's noun US /belz/

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading “Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.”

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cab noun US /kæb/

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading “Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.”

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circulation noun US /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading “_This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.”

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Colonial adjective US /kəˈloʊniəl/

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading “Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.”

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Colonies noun US /ˈkɑːləniz/

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading “_This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.”

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hansom noun US /ˈhænsəm/

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading “Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.”

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issued verb US /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading “_This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

HANSOM CAB noun + noun

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

In this reading “Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.”

441 times in 225,867 chapters
come home verb + noun

become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

In this reading “"Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.”

35,927 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 49

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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Ah

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From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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allaysverbUS /əˈleɪz/

third-person singular of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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AUTHORnounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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Bell'snounUS /belz/

possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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BULLETnounUS /ˈbʊlət/

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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CABnounUS /kæb/

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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CHURCHnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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ColoniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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ETC

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From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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Eva

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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GUILTYadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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HANSOMnounUS /ˈhænsəm/

a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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LibrarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/

a room where books are kept

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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LONELYadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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MYSTERYnounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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pa'ull

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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ROOMnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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SILVERnounUS /ˈsɪlvər/

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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spilenoun

a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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spose

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _This Edition is issued for circulation in India and the Colonies only_.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

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WHITEnounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Bell's Indian and Colonial Library __________________________________ AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE GUILTY HOUSE," "THE SILVER BULLET," "THE LONELY CHURCH," "THE WHITE ROOM," ETC.

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yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ah well, Miss Eva, I 'spose your pa'ull come home to spile things as he allays have done.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 1 of The Wooden Hand: A Detective Story by Fergus Hume holds 213 sentences, grouped into 43 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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