Chapter 2 of Under Cover is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Under Cover is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.” “But he knows all about you,” Monty persisted. “It will be dead easy.” “He doesn’t,” the other returned. “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
Chapter 2 of Under Cover is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading ““Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.””
United States film actress who made several films with Clark Gable (1911-1937)
From this reading ““Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.””
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading ““Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.””
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading ““But he knows all about you,” Monty persisted.”
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading ““Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.””
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading ““Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.””
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading ““Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.””
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading ““Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.””
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.
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In this reading ““Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.””
In this reading ““Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.””
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “But he knows all about you,” Monty persisted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “But he knows all about you,” Monty persisted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It will be dead easy.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “It will be dead easy.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He doesn’t,” the other returned.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “It will be dead easy.”
a man of refinement
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
United States film actress who made several films with Clark Gable (1911-1937)
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But he knows all about you,” Monty persisted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It will be dead easy.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “But he knows all about you,” Monty persisted.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “But he knows all about you,” Monty persisted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “He doesn’t,” the other returned.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading “But he knows all about you,” Monty persisted.
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “He doesn’t,” the other returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading “Harlow took the liberty of transforming me into an Argentine ranch owner of unbounded wealth about to purchase a mansion in the Parc Monceau.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It will be dead easy.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “They may,” Denby said, “but the interested gentleman at Cartier’s won’t.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But he knows all about you,” Monty persisted.
Chapter 2 of Under Cover by Wyndham Martyn holds 435 sentences, grouped into 87 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.
Chapter 2 holds 435 sentences of Under Cover, unabridged, divided into 87 reading sections.
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