Chapter 9 of Bunker Bean is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Bunker Bean is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert. "Why don't you get down on some the live ones. Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express. That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose." He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.
Chapter 9 of Bunker Bean is here in full — 410 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading “"Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.”
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading “Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.”
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading “Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.”
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading “He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.”
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.”
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading “"Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.”
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading “That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose."”
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading “Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why don't you get down on some the live ones.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Why don't you get down on some the live ones.
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading "Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.
give expression to
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Why don't you get down on some the live ones.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Why don't you get down on some the live ones.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.
and nothing more
From this reading That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Why don't you get down on some the live ones.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Why don't you get down on some the live ones.
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose."
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He felt happy at recalling Markham's phrase.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Why don't you get down on some the live ones.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading That is, you see, I want it merely for a technical purpose."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Nothing much doing in that stock," suggested the expert.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Now there's Union Pacific--" "I know, but I want Federal Express.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't you get down on some the live ones.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why don't you get down on some the live ones.
Chapter 9 of Bunker Bean by Harry Leon Wilson holds 410 sentences, grouped into 82 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 9 holds 410 sentences of Bunker Bean, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 9 of Bunker Bean by Harry Leon Wilson exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 410 sentences, grouped into 82 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.
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