Chapter 6 of Johnny Nelson is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 6 of Johnny Nelson is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom. "Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried. "Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday." Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it. "What you mean, on th' prod?"
Chapter 6 of Johnny Nelson is here in full — 251 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading “INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.”
a message received and understood
From this reading “INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.”
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading “"Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried.”
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading “Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.”
to push against gently
From this reading “"Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."”
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading “"Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried.”
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading “INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.”
the day immediately before today
From this reading “"Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."”
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take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “"Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."”
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From this reading "Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
a message received and understood
From this reading INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What you mean, on th' prod?"
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading "Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
to push against gently
From this reading "Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading INFORMATION WANTED Two-Spot rested on the broom.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dave held up the glass he was polishing and looked at it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Wonder what happened to Nelson?" he queried.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ain't seen since you went on th' prod yesterday."
Chapter 6 of Johnny Nelson by Clarence Edward Mulford holds 251 sentences, grouped into 51 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 6 holds 251 sentences of Johnny Nelson, unabridged, divided into 51 reading sections.
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