单词:mystery story
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Somebodys outside the window, said Henry. He jumped toward the window and pulled the curtain back. Jessie ran to join him and said, Look! They saw a shadowy figure scuttling across the lawn. Then Benny said, I can see the lights in the neighbors hous
Lets watch for a minute, Violet said in a low voice. Maybe hell drive away soon. Or maybe hes after the hidden treasure, said Benny. The Aldens peered at the car. Inside, the man with dark glasses sat, his head turned toward Linas house, his chin bob
The Aldens sat on their front porch after dinner, talking softly. Watch was curled on a pillow, and Benny petted him as they talked. Mr. Munsey has been away, said Jessie. He couldnt have tried to break into the house. And he didnt tell Dirk Grey or
CHAPTER 16 Aunt Janes Surprise At supper, Aunt Jane said to everyone, I have something special to tell all of you. She stopped and smiled at Andrew Bean, then went on, Andy and I are no longer young, but we are going to be married. We are not going t
By the time Sid dropped the children off, dark clouds had gathered and it had begun to rain. The kids dashed into the house and straight into the kitchen, laughing and shaking off raindrops. Mrs. McGregor was waiting for them with a napkin-covered ba
We thought wed take you out for lunch with us, Thomas, said Rose. And what a stroke of luck to find the Aldens here! she added, glancing over at the children. Wed sure like it if youd join us, Sam told them. The children looked at one another. They w
After the Aldens helped with the dishes, they carried their suitcases up the crooked staircase behind Mrs. McGregor. Will you tell us about the riddle now? Benny asked her. I wont keep you in suspense much longer, promised Mrs. McGregor. As soon as y
I guess I owe you an explanation, Rob said. He put his walking stick down and sat by the Aldens in the long grass. Youve just found one of the most valuable private collections of early American coins in the country, he continued. Was it stolen about
Gratefully, Max smiled at the waiter who put a cup of coffee before him. He took a deep breath. My doctor, who also is a close friend, advised me to relax, and recommended this cruise. Max stirred his coffee. Its been far from relaxing. The first nig
I believe in figuring out my own way to do things. I believe in the power of numbers. I believe in barbecue. Well, I believe in friendliness. I believe in mankind. This I Believe. For our series This I Believe we hear today from Richard Rohr. He was
No one spoke for a moment as they gazed into the canyon. Dust blew down the dirt road that divided the buildings. That looks like a Wild West town, said Violet in awe. It is a Wild West town, Grandfather said with a grin. And its ours! You knew about
Six-year-old Benny Alden stood outside his house in Greenfield, watching the moon rise. An owl hooted. Oak and maple trees rustled in the wind, and a few raindrops sprinkled Benny on the nose. Benny shivered. In the moonlight, his front yard looked s
CHAPTER 4 Lovans Story The family was so surprised to find an Indian woman instead of a man that no one said anything. The room they looked into had two chairs and a couch. On a table lay an Indian basket that was not yet finished. Bunches of sweet g
Ghost finder? Violets voice squeaked in spite of herself. You catch real live ghosts? Benny asked excitedly. But theres no such thing as a ghost. Is there, Grandfather? Jessie demanded. No. Of course not, Grandfather answered. Im not a ghost catcher
How The Story Goes (Ta (Ta da ta ta) (Oh that's how the story goes) So many places I wish I'd been So many faces I wish I'd seen So many people have never been loved So many stories just wait to be told I'm gonna get dressed up gonna get on a plane F
Mystery box, mystery box. What's inside the mystery box? (hold up the mystery box and look at it questioningly, showing that you are wondering what is inside) Mystery box, mystery box. What's inside the mystery box?
By Roger Hsu Savannah, Georgia 27 March 2008 The bestselling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is based on a true story of murder in the southern city of Savannah, Georgia. Hollywood turned it into a movie - making the crime's location, a
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Let's turn now to a mystery that has taken scientists more than 150 years to solve. It involves the Smithsonian Natural History Museum and a skeleton. NPR's Scott Greenstone has the story. SCOTT GREENSTONE, BYLINE: In 1852, w
我们今天要讲的习惯用语都有这个词: story。也许很多人都知道这个词。它通常解释为故事,也可以是新闻报导的意思。我们要学的第一个习惯用语是: cock and bull story。我们知道cock是公鸡,bu
我们上次讲了两个由story这个词组成的习惯用语。一个是cock and bull story,意思是虚构不实的托词。另一个是cover story,解释掩盖真相的假话。我们今天还要讲几个带有story这个词的习惯用语。第