Chapter 5 of Grand-Daddy Whiskers, M.D. is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 5 of Grand-Daddy Whiskers, M.D. is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A WOODS FIRE "Mercy on us, Hezekiah! It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon. "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky. "I haven't heard you mention smoke for quite a spell." "I can smell smoke, Pa," said Wink.
Chapter 5 of Grand-Daddy Whiskers, M.D. is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “"Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.”
make reference to
From this reading “"I haven't heard you mention smoke for quite a spell."”
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “A WOODS FIRE "Mercy on us, Hezekiah!”
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading “It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.”
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading “"Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.”
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading “"I haven't heard you mention smoke for quite a spell."”
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading “It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.”
signal by winking
From this reading “"I can smell smoke, Pa," said Wink.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOODS FIRE "Mercy on us, Hezekiah!
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can smell smoke, Pa," said Wink.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A WOODS FIRE "Mercy on us, Hezekiah!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I haven't heard you mention smoke for quite a spell."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I haven't heard you mention smoke for quite a spell."
(Old Testament) king of Judah who abolished idolatry (715-687 BC)
From this reading A WOODS FIRE "Mercy on us, Hezekiah!
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
make reference to
From this reading "I haven't heard you mention smoke for quite a spell."
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading A WOODS FIRE "Mercy on us, Hezekiah!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WOODS FIRE "Mercy on us, Hezekiah!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "I can smell smoke, Pa," said Wink.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I haven't heard you mention smoke for quite a spell."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can smell smoke, Pa," said Wink.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading "I haven't heard you mention smoke for quite a spell."
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It seems as if I could smell smoke!" cried Aunt Squeaky one hot summer afternoon.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Now, Belindy, please don't begin sniffing for smoke," grinned Uncle Squeaky.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A WOODS FIRE "Mercy on us, Hezekiah!
signal by winking
From this reading "I can smell smoke, Pa," said Wink.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A WOODS FIRE "Mercy on us, Hezekiah!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I haven't heard you mention smoke for quite a spell."
Chapter 5 of Grand-Daddy Whiskers, M.D. by Nellie M. (Nellie Mabel) Leonard holds 116 sentences, grouped into 24 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 5 holds 116 sentences of Grand-Daddy Whiskers, M.D., unabridged, divided into 24 reading sections.
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