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The Yellow Claw

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Yellow Claw

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Yellow Claw is here in full — 146 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVIOUR LADY OF THE POPPIESXXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
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XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
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INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
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The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
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The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

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butts noun US /bʌts/

plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle

From this reading “XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS”

civet noun US /ˈsɪvət/

cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes

From this reading “INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.”

mosaic noun US /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass

From this reading “The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.”

musk noun US /mʌsk/

an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

From this reading “XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.”

opulence noun US /ˈɑːpjələns/

wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

From this reading “The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.”

soho noun US /ˈsoʊhoʊ/

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading “XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS”

ticked verb US /tɪkt/

past form of “tick” — make a clicking or ticking sound

From this reading “The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.”

tracker noun US /ˈtrækər/

someone who tracks down game

From this reading “INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

ABRAHAMnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

AGENTnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

APESnounUS /eɪps/

plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

BLINDSnounUS /blaɪndz/

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

BLUEadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/

in a busy manner

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

BUTTSnounUS /bʌts/

plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

CAGLIOSTRO'S

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

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

CIVETnounUS /ˈsɪvət/

cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

CLAUDE

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

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

CLAWnounUS /klɔː/

sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

DAWNnounUS /dɔːn/

the first light of day

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

DUNBAR'S

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

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/

being one more than ten

From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/

past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

FATE'S

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

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

FURSnounUS /fɜːrz/

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

GROVEnounUS /ɡroʊv/

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

half-past

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

From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

INTUITIONnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

LABYRINTHnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/

complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

Leroux

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

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

LEVINSKY

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

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

LOGICnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/

the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

MAHARA

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

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

MAXnounUS /mæks/

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/

in a joyous manner

From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

MIDNIGHTnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

MILLIONnounUS /ˈmɪljən/

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

mosaicnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

MOUNTSnounUS /maʊnts/

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

MUSKnounUS /mʌsk/

an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

NORE

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

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

OPIUMnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/

an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

opulencenounUS /ˈɑːpjələns/

wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

PARISnounUS /ˈperɪs/

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

POPPIESnounUS /ˈpɑːpiz/

plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

PROGRESSnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/

one of four equal parts

From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

RAIDverbUS /reɪd/

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

REPORTSnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

ROOMnounUS /ruːm/

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

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

ROSESnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

RUEnounUS /ruː/

European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

SHUTTLECOCKnoun

badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/

toned down

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

SOHOnounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

ST

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From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

STAIRCASEnounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

STUDIOnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

table-clock

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

From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

table-lamp

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From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

tickedverbUS /tɪkt/

past form of “tick” — make a clicking or ticking sound

From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.

TRACKEDadjectiveUS /trækt/

having tracks

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

TRACKERnounUS /ˈtrækər/

someone who tracks down game

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

TRAPSnounUS /træps/

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

twelvenounUS /twelv/

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.

VS

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

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

WESTMINSTERnounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

WHISTLEverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/

make whistling sounds

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

wroteverbUS /roʊt/

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

XLnoun

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

XLIadjective

being one more than forty

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

XXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXIVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXIXnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXVnoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXVInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXVIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXVIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one

From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS

XXXnoun

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

XXXIadjective

being one more than thirty

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

XXXIIadjective

being two more than thirty

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

XXXIIIadjective

being three more than thirty

From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.

XXXIVadjective

being four more than thirty

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

XXXIX

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From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

XXXVadjective

being five more than thirty

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

XXXVIadjective

being six more than thirty

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

XXXVIIadjective

being seven more than thirty

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

XXXVIIIadjective

being eight more than thirty

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

YELLOWadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.

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