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The Yellow Streak

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of The Yellow Streak is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Valentine Williams • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.
It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.
The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.
He roused up with a start.
There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.
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The Yellow Streak

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of The Yellow Streak is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.
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It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.
/ɪt buːmd aʊt ðə ˈaʊər stroʊk baɪ stroʊk ˈsɔːləmli ˌɪˈneksərəbli laɪk ə ɡrɪm oʊld dʒʌdʒ ˈsʌmɪŋ ʌp ənd ˈdraɪvɪŋ hoʊm pɔɪnt baɪ pɔɪnt æn ˌɪrəˈfjuːtəbəl tʃɑːrdʒ/
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The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.
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He roused up with a start.
/hiː raʊzd ʌp wɪð ə stɑːrt/
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There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.
/ðer wɑːz ðə klɪk ʌv ə kiː ɪn ðə lɑːk ʌv hɪz frʌnt dɔːr/

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armchair noun US /ˈɑːrmtʃer/

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading “The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
boomed verb US /buːmd/

past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading “It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.”

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click verb US /klɪk/

move or strike with a noise

From this reading “There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.”

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doze verb US /doʊz/

sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading “The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.”

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fitful adjective US /ˈfɪtfəl/

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading “The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.”

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inexorably adverb US /ˌɪˈneksərəbli/

in an inexorable manner

From this reading “It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.”

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irrefutable adjective US /ˌɪrəˈfjuːtəbəl/

impossible to deny or disprove

From this reading “It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.”

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summing verb US /ˈsʌmɪŋ/

inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of

From this reading “It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.”

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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 It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/

chair with a support on each side for arms

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
boomedverbUS /buːmd/

past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/

lacking funds

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
clickverbUS /klɪk/

move or strike with a noise

From this reading There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.

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clocknounUS /klɑːk/

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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CourtsnounUS /kɔːrts/

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.

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dozeverbUS /doʊz/

sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

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drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

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faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

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FleetnounUS /fliːt/

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.

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Greve

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From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

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grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He roused up with a start.

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heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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hournounUS /ˈaʊər/

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
inexorablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbli/

in an inexorable manner

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
irrefutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈfjuːtəbəl/

impossible to deny or disprove

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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keynounUS /kiː/

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.

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LawnounUS /lɔː/

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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living-roomnoun

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

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lockverbUS /lɑːk/

fasten with a lock

From this reading There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

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rousedverbUS /raʊzd/

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading He roused up with a start.

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servitornoun

someone who performs the duties of an attendant for someone else

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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sevennounUS /ˈsevən/

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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SHOTnounUS /ʃɑːt/

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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SILENTadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/

marked by absence of sound

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
startverbUS /stɑːrt/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He roused up with a start.

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StreetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

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strokenounUS /stroʊk/

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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strokesnounUS /stroʊks/

plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
summingverbUS /ˈsʌmɪŋ/

inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

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ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE SILENT SHOT That faithful servitor of Fleet Street, the Law Courts clock, had just finished striking seven.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.

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upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It boomed out the hour, stroke by stroke, solemnly, inexorably, like a grim old judge summing up and driving home, point by point, an irrefutable charge.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading There was the click of a key in the lock of his front door.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The heavy strokes broke in upon the fitful doze into which Robin Greve, stretched out in an armchair in his living-room, had dropped.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He roused up with a start.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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