Chapter 1 of When the Sea Gives Up Its Dead is here in full — 66 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of When the Sea Gives Up Its Dead is here in full — 66 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD. A THRILLING DETECTIVE STORY. AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS. GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC. LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
Chapter 1 of When the Sea Gives Up Its Dead is here in full — 66 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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an instance of questioning
From this reading “GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.”
small in range or scope
From this reading “LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.”
plural of “pharisee” — a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
From this reading “AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.”
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading “LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.”
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading “GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.”
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading “A THRILLING DETECTIVE STORY.”
revealed; especially by having a veil removed
From this reading “AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.”
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading “GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.”
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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a narrative about someone who investigates crimes and obtains evidence leading to their resolution
In this reading “A THRILLING DETECTIVE STORY.”
lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
In this reading “WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD.”
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From this reading LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THRILLING DETECTIVE STORY.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading A THRILLING DETECTIVE STORY.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
an instance of questioning
From this reading GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.
a young female
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
small in range or scope
From this reading LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.
plural of “pharisee” — a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD.
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A THRILLING DETECTIVE STORY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD.
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A THRILLING DETECTIVE STORY.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading LONDON: TOWER PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, 95, MINORIES, E.C.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
revealed; especially by having a veil removed
From this reading AUTHOR OF “ADVENTURES OF A LADY DETECTIVE,” “NEW AMAZONIA,” “PHARISEES UNVEILED,” “THE ADVENTURES OF AN UGLY GIRL,” “MRS.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD.
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading GRUNDY’S VICTIMS,” “SECRETS OF A PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE,” ETC., ETC.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE SEA GIVES UP ITS DEAD.
Chapter 1 of When the Sea Gives Up Its Dead by George, Mrs. Corbett holds 66 sentences, grouped into 14 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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