Chapter 24 of Through the Wall is here in full — 303 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 24 of Through the Wall is here in full — 303 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?" "I wasn't," answered the prisoner coolly. "The photographer positively identifies you." "He's mistaken, I wasn't there." "Ah," smiled Hauteville, with irritating affability.
Chapter 24 of Through the Wall is here in full — 303 sentences across 61 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading “THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"”
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading “"I wasn't," answered the prisoner coolly.”
third-person singular of “identify” — recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading “"The photographer positively identifies you."”
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading “"Ah," smiled Hauteville, with irritating affability.”
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading “THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"”
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading “"The photographer positively identifies you."”
disparaging terms for small people
From this reading “THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"”
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading “THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"”
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From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading "Ah," smiled Hauteville, with irritating affability.
later than; following
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah," smiled Hauteville, with irritating affability.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I wasn't," answered the prisoner coolly.
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "I wasn't," answered the prisoner coolly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah," smiled Hauteville, with irritating affability.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's mistaken, I wasn't there."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wasn't," answered the prisoner coolly.
third-person singular of “identify” — recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading "The photographer positively identifies you."
of great significance or value
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading "Ah," smiled Hauteville, with irritating affability.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "He's mistaken, I wasn't there."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
someone who takes photographs professionally
From this reading "The photographer positively identifies you."
extremely
From this reading "The photographer positively identifies you."
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "I wasn't," answered the prisoner coolly.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
disparaging terms for small people
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Ah," smiled Hauteville, with irritating affability.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "He's mistaken, I wasn't there."
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wasn't," answered the prisoner coolly.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ah," smiled Hauteville, with irritating affability.
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
the words that are spoken
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THIRTY IMPORTANT WORDS "Now, Groener," resumed the magistrate after the shrimp had withdrawn, "why were you walking along this hotel balcony on the night of July 4th?"
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