Chapter 2 of A Hoosier Chronicle is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of A Hoosier Chronicle is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?" "I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia. "Is it possible!" murmured the professor. "And to think that you've never been to school." "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
Chapter 2 of A Hoosier Chronicle is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/47 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"”
the father of your father or mother
From this reading “"I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia.”
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “"Is it possible!" murmured the professor.”
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading “"I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “"Is it possible!" murmured the professor.”
an educational institution
From this reading “"And to think that you've never been to school."”
being one more than fifteen
From this reading “"I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia.”
the activity of making visits
From this reading “SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And to think that you've never been to school."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "And to think that you've never been to school."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"
at any time
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"
the act of departing
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it possible!" murmured the professor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it possible!" murmured the professor.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Is it possible!" murmured the professor.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "And to think that you've never been to school."
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading "I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Is it possible!" murmured the professor.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Is it possible!" murmured the professor.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
express in words
From this reading SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"
an educational institution
From this reading "And to think that you've never been to school."
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
being one more than fifteen
From this reading "I'm sixteen in October, grandpa," answered Sylvia.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And to think that you've never been to school."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is it possible!" murmured the professor.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And to think that you've never been to school."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And to think that you've never been to school."
the activity of making visits
From this reading SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, I've been going to school every day, almost, ever since I can remember.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading SYLVIA GOES VISITING "How old did you say you were, Sylvia?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And to think that you've never been to school."
Chapter 2 of A Hoosier Chronicle by Meredith Nicholson holds 235 sentences, grouped into 47 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 235 sentences of A Hoosier Chronicle, unabridged, divided into 47 reading sections.
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