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Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly?
Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly?

Chapter I

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_The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.
But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.
"'Has anybody here seen Kelly ...
K-E-double-L-Y?'" "Shut up and dig my thought!"
Kelly's stubborn will insisted.
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Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly?

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly? is here in full — 318 sentences across 64 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/63 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
_The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.
Line 2
But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.
Line 3
"'Has anybody here seen Kelly ...
/hæz ˈenibədi hiːr siːn ˈkeli/
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K-E-double-L-Y?'" "Shut up and dig my thought!"
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Kelly's stubborn will insisted.
/ˈkeliz ˈstʌbərn wɪl ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/

Learner Dictionary

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.

communal adjective US /kəˈmjuːnəl/

for or by a group rather than individuals

From this reading “But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.”

Kelly noun US /ˈkeli/

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading “But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.”

Kelly's noun US /ˈkeliz/

possessive form of “kelly” — United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading “Kelly's stubborn will insisted.”

Lotus noun US /ˈloʊtəs/

native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers

From this reading “_The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.”

pulsed verb US /pʌlst/

past form of “pulse” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

From this reading “But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.”

replenished verb US /riˈplenɪʃt/

past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading “_The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.”

serviced verb US /ˈsɜːrvɪst/

past form of “service” — be used by; as of a utility

From this reading “_The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.”

tanks noun US /tæŋks/

plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading “_The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shut up verb + adjective

refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent

In this reading “K-E-double-L-Y?'" "Shut up and dig my thought!"”

control room noun + noun

a room housing control equipment (as in a recording studio)

In this reading “But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

AnybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/

any person at all

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

bednounUS /bed/

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

communaladjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəl/

for or by a group rather than individuals

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/

power to direct or determine

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

crewnounUS /kruː/

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

digverbUS /dɪɡ/

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading K-E-double-L-Y?'" "Shut up and dig my thought!"

dreamnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/

in a gradual manner

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

glownounUS /ɡloʊ/

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

how

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Kelly's stubborn will insisted.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

K-E-double-L-Y

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading K-E-double-L-Y?'" "Shut up and dig my thought!"

KellynounUS /ˈkeli/

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

Kelly'snounUS /ˈkeliz/

possessive form of “kelly” — United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading Kelly's stubborn will insisted.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

LotusnounUS /ˈloʊtəs/

native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading K-E-double-L-Y?'" "Shut up and dig my thought!"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

protoplasmnoun

the substance of a living cell (including cytoplasm and nucleus)

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

pulsedverbUS /pʌlst/

past form of “pulse” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

replenishedverbUS /riˈplenɪʃt/

past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

SeenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

servicedverbUS /ˈsɜːrvɪst/

past form of “service” — be used by; as of a utility

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

ShutverbUS /ʃʌt/

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading K-E-double-L-Y?'" "Shut up and dig my thought!"

singingnounUS /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading Kelly's stubborn will insisted.

tanksnounUS /tæŋks/

plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading K-E-double-L-Y?'" "Shut up and dig my thought!"

throbbed

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading K-E-double-L-Y?'" "Shut up and dig my thought!"

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _The body tanks had to be replenished and the ship had to be serviced--and the crew was having a Lotus dream in its bed of protoplasm.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Kelly's stubborn will insisted.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading But Kelly knew how to arouse them...._ _Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly?_ The Crew pulsed with contentment, and its communal singing brought a pleasant kind of glow that throbbed gently in the control room.

Chapter 1 of Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly? by Bryce Walton holds 318 sentences, grouped into 64 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.

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Tanks
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Serviced--and
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