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“Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

“You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

It'll tell you where to find me, an' then you come to where it says.”

“I'd ruther go with you,” Lem said wistfully.

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Chapter 20 of In Pawn is here in full — 374 sentences across 75 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/74 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1

“Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

Line 2

“You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

Line 3

You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

Line 4

It'll tell you where to find me, an' then you come to where it says.”

Line 5

“I'd ruther go with you,” Lem said wistfully.

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begging noun US /ˈbeɡɪŋ/

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading ““Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.”

git noun US /ɡɪt/

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading “You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.”

Harvey noun US /ˈhɑːrvi/

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading ““Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.”

hunt verb US /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading ““You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.”

Lem noun US /lem/

a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back

From this reading ““Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.”

Redding noun US /ˈredɪŋ/

a town in north central California on the Sacramento River

From this reading “You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.”

Sue verb US /suː/

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading ““Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.”

wistfully adverb US /ˈwɪstfəli/

in a wistful manner

From this reading ““I'd ruther go with you,” Lem said wistfully.”

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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 “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

AuntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

Burlin'ton

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From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

don't

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From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It'll tell you where to find me, an' then you come to where it says.”

findin

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From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

gitnounUS /ɡɪt/

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/

English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

huntverbUS /hʌnt/

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

I'd

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From this reading “I'd ruther go with you,” Lem said wistfully.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It'll tell you where to find me, an' then you come to where it says.”

It'll

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From this reading It'll tell you where to find me, an' then you come to where it says.”

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

keepverbUS /kiːp/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

LemnounUS /lem/

a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

Lemuel

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From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

mouthnounUS /maʊθ/

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

post-office

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

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

ReddingnounUS /ˈredɪŋ/

a town in north central California on the Sacramento River

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

ruther

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From this reading “I'd ruther go with you,” Lem said wistfully.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I'd ruther go with you,” Lem said wistfully.

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading It'll tell you where to find me, an' then you come to where it says.”

shutverbUS /ʃʌt/

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

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

SueverbUS /suː/

institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading It'll tell you where to find me, an' then you come to where it says.”

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It'll tell you where to find me, an' then you come to where it says.”

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

there's

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

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading “You just keep your mouth shut, an' in a week or so you come to Burlin'ton an' hunt me up.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/

in a wistful manner

From this reading “I'd ruther go with you,” Lem said wistfully.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I'd ruther go with you,” Lem said wistfully.

won't

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From this reading You won't have no trouble findin' where the post-office in Burlin'ton is, an' when you git there you go to the window, an' ask if there's a letter for Lemuel Redding.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Now, don't you go an' let on to your Aunt Sue, Lem,” Harvey told the boy that night when Lem came begging to be taken back.

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