Chapter 11 of Johnny Nelson is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of Johnny Nelson is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George. "You look like you made a night of it," said the cook. "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep." "Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?" "When?"
Chapter 11 of Johnny Nelson is here in full — 313 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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possessive form of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading “"THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.”
prepare a hot meal
From this reading “"You look like you made a night of it," said the cook.”
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading “"THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “"I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."”
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “"Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?"”
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading “"THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.”
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading “"Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?"”
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading “"I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."”
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In this reading “"Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?"”
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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 "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?"
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?"
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
possessive form of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading "You look like you made a night of it," said the cook.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You look like you made a night of it," said the cook.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You look like you made a night of it," said the cook.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look like you made a night of it," said the cook.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "You look like you made a night of it," said the cook.
engage in
From this reading "Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "You look like you made a night of it," said the cook.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You look like you made a night of it," said the cook.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?"
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
like the short high ringing sound of a small bell
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE TINKLING OF THE CAMEL'S BELL" Johnny had a late breakfast, according to George.
at the time that
From this reading "When?"
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "Did Wolf make any remarks about shootin'?"
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading "I reckon I did," replied Johnny, yawning; "I didn't get much sleep."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look like you made a night of it," said the cook.
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