March 7, 2022
A Shot in the Dark - 52
Part num. 52.
This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it's unfolding as you read it).
As Constable Twitten wanders around Miss Sibert’s flat, his mind turns back to the Aldersgate Stick-up. This is a unresolved bank robbery case that occured over ten years ago. At the time, word had it, London gangster Terense Chambers was behind the burglary. Every policemen across the country inwardly agreed with this theory, although no one ever went on to prove it; whether due to dread or lack of evidence is anyone’s guess. Now, recent happenings and newly emerged evidence have cast some doubts over Chambers’ involvement. It’s plain that someone has been trying hard to eliminate anything and anyone that could lead the police back to themselves. Why would Chambers dread being linked to a “minor” crime like the one in question? He has got away with unspeakable crimes, without even taking the trouble to cover his tracks properly. Thus, Chambers’ involvement seems unlikely. And yet, the massive cover-up that has been put into place ultimately suggests the work of a far-reaching network and hence Chambers.
This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it's unfolding as you read it).
As Constable Twitten wanders around Miss Sibert’s flat, his mind turns back to the Aldersgate Stick-up.
This is a unresolved bank robbery case that occurred over ten years ago.
At the time, word had it, London gangster Terense Chambers was behind the burglary.
Every policemen across the country inwardly agreed with this theory, although no one ever went on tomanaged to conclusively prove it; whether due to dreadfear of repercussions or lack of evidence is anyone’s guess.
Dread is a word that is usually used when the threat is not fully known or understood, it is like being apprehensive or worrying. It wouldn't quite work here because there is something more tangible to fear in this case.
Now, rRecent happenings and newly emerged evidence have now cast some doubts over Chambers’ involvement.
The word 'now' is a little too prominent at the start of the sentence.
It’s plain to see that someone has been trying hard to eliminate anything and anyone that could leadtip off the police back to themselveson their involvement.
Why would Chambers dread being linked to a “minor” crime like the one in question?
He has gotten away with unspeakable crimes, without even taking the trouble to cover his tracks properly.
Thus, Chambers’ involvement seems unlikely.
And yet, the massive cover-up that has been put into place ultimately suggests the work of a far-reaching network and hence Chambers, which makes Chambers' involvement seem more likely.
March 7, 2022
It’s plain to see that someone has been trying hard to eliminate anything and anyone that could leadtip off the police back to themselveson their involvement.
I understand that "to tip off" makes much more sense when the subject is a person. Though, does it work with pieces of evidence - "anything" - as well? That's way I said "lead (back) to".
March 7, 2022
He has gotten away with unspeakable crimes, without even taking the trouble to cover his tracks properly.
In British English is "got"
March 7, 2022
Many thanks
March 8, 2022
Hi, In terms of tip off, it can be used for evidence, as well as someone actually telling the police. - https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tip-off
On the got away / gotten away point, you are right. Gotten is the US version and got is the British version. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/get_away_with
March 8, 2022
thanks
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This is a unresolved bank robbery case that occured over ten years ago. This is a unresolved bank robbery case that occurred over ten years ago. |
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A Shot in the Dark - 52 |
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This summary was deliberately written in the present tense (analyse it as if it's unfolding as you read it). This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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As Constable Twitten wanders around Miss Sibert’s flat, his mind turns back to the Aldersgate Stick-up. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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At the time, word had it, London gangster Terense Chambers was behind the burglary. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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Every policemen across the country inwardly agreed with this theory, although no one ever went on to prove it; whether due to dread or lack of evidence is anyone’s guess. Every policemen across the country inwardly agreed with this theory, although no one ever Dread is a word that is usually used when the threat is not fully known or understood, it is like being apprehensive or worrying. It wouldn't quite work here because there is something more tangible to fear in this case. |
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Now, recent happenings and newly emerged evidence have cast some doubts over Chambers’ involvement.
The word 'now' is a little too prominent at the start of the sentence. |
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It’s plain that someone has been trying hard to eliminate anything and anyone that could lead the police back to themselves. It’s plain to see that someone has been trying hard to eliminate anything and anyone that could |
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Why would Chambers dread being linked to a “minor” crime like the one in question? This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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He has got away with unspeakable crimes, without even taking the trouble to cover his tracks properly. He has gotten away with unspeakable crimes, without even taking the trouble to cover his tracks properly. |
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Thus, Chambers’ involvement seems unlikely. This sentence has been marked as perfect! |
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And yet, the massive cover-up that has been put into place ultimately suggests the work of a far-reaching network and hence Chambers. And yet, the massive cover-up that has been put into place ultimately suggests the work of a far-reaching network |
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