Chapter 21 of Carl the Trailer is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXI
Chapter 21 of Carl the Trailer is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE TRIP TO ST. LOUIS. “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind. “I hain’t got nothing to wear,” said Thompson. “You have as much as I have,” replied Carl.
Chapter 21 of Carl the Trailer is here in full — 131 sentences across 27 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading ““Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ““Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.”
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading “LOUIS.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading ““Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.”
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading ““Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading “THE TRIP TO ST.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading ““Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.”
be dressed in
From this reading ““I hain’t got nothing to wear,” said Thompson.”
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In this reading ““Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.”
In this reading ““Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.”
keep in mind for attention or consideration
In this reading ““Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.”
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later than; following
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You have as much as I have,” replied Carl.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I hain’t got nothing to wear,” said Thompson.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I hain’t got nothing to wear,” said Thompson.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have as much as I have,” replied Carl.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hain’t got nothing to wear,” said Thompson.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading LOUIS.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “You have as much as I have,” replied Carl.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I hain’t got nothing to wear,” said Thompson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “You have as much as I have,” replied Carl.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I hain’t got nothing to wear,” said Thompson.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRIP TO ST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIP TO ST.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIP TO ST.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE TRIP TO ST.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
be dressed in
From this reading “I hain’t got nothing to wear,” said Thompson.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, Thompson, what do think of the situation?” asked Carl, after waiting for some time to hear what the foreman had on his mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You have as much as I have,” replied Carl.
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