Chapter 19 of Joe Wilson and His Mates is here in full — 197 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 19 of Joe Wilson and His Mates is here in full — 197 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis. Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’ ‘No,’ I said, glancing at the Boss. ‘I know you had a station there; but, you know, the Boss doesn’t talk much.’ ‘Tell Jack, Maggie,’ said the Boss; ‘I don’t mind.’
Chapter 19 of Joe Wilson and His Mates is here in full — 197 sentences across 40 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “‘No,’ I said, glancing at the Boss.”
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading “‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “‘No,’ I said, glancing at the Boss.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “‘Tell Jack, Maggie,’ said the Boss; ‘I don’t mind.’”
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading “‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “‘I know you had a station there; but, you know, the Boss doesn’t talk much.’”
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading “Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’”
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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 ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘No,’ I said, glancing at the Boss.
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading ‘No,’ I said, glancing at the Boss.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘I know you had a station there; but, you know, the Boss doesn’t talk much.’
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘I know you had a station there; but, you know, the Boss doesn’t talk much.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tell Jack, Maggie,’ said the Boss; ‘I don’t mind.’
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
at any time
From this reading Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading ‘No,’ I said, glancing at the Boss.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘No,’ I said, glancing at the Boss.
a small worthless amount
From this reading ‘Tell Jack, Maggie,’ said the Boss; ‘I don’t mind.’
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tell Jack, Maggie,’ said the Boss; ‘I don’t mind.’
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ‘Tell Jack, Maggie,’ said the Boss; ‘I don’t mind.’
a form of address for a man
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘I know you had a station there; but, you know, the Boss doesn’t talk much.’
not any; not one
From this reading ‘No,’ I said, glancing at the Boss.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘No,’ I said, glancing at the Boss.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ‘I know you had a station there; but, you know, the Boss doesn’t talk much.’
express in words
From this reading Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Did Walter ever tell you about the time we lived there?’
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘You know we had a station out on the Lachlan, Mr Ellis.
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