Chapter 30 of Andy Gordon is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 30 of Andy Gordon is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WHAT MR. DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON. Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so. When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said: “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
Chapter 30 of Andy Gordon is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading “DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.”
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.”
to certain extent or degree
From this reading “When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:”
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading ““Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.”
an indirect suggestion
From this reading “Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.”
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading “DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading ““Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.”
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading “Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.”
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 “Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
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From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHAT MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
not any; not one
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
above and across; more than
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
precisely as stated
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MR.
at the time that
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
in or at the place that
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
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