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Kernel Cob And Little Miss Sweetclover
Kernel Cob And Little Miss Sweetclover

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.
"I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.
"He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"
Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.
It makes me very angry."
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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Kernel Cob And Little Miss Sweetclover

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

Chapter 20 of Kernel Cob And Little Miss Sweetclover is here in full — 61 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/12 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.
Line 2
"I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.
Line 3
"He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"
/hiː ɡoʊz æz ˈswɪftli æz ðə ˈkɑːndər dɪd duː juː rɪˈmɛm.bər/
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Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.
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It makes me very angry."
/ɪt meɪks miː ˈveri ˈæŋɡri/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Cob noun US /kɑːb/

nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus

From this reading “Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.”

Condor noun US /ˈkɑːndər/

the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere

From this reading “"He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"”

Kernel noun US /ˈkɜːrnəl/

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

From this reading “Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.”

lightning noun US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading “Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.”

remembers verb US /rɪˈmembərz/

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading “Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.”

swiftly adverb US /ˈswɪftli/

in a swift manner

From this reading “"He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"”

swimming noun US /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

the act of swimming

From this reading “Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.”

Villain noun US /ˈvɪlən/

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading “Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/

feeling or showing anger

From this reading It makes me very angry."

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

can't

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

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

CobnounUS /kɑːb/

nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

CondornounUS /ˈkɑːndər/

the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere

From this reading "He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"

cryingadjectiveUS /ˈkraɪɪŋ/

demanding attention

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"

didn't

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

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"

don't

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

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading "He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

icenounUS /aɪs/

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It makes me very angry."

KernelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading It makes me very angry."

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading It makes me very angry."

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

pack-dog

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

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/

To recall to mind.

From this reading "He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"

remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

SpeedverbUS /spiːd/

move hurridly

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

standverbUS /stænd/

be standing; be upright

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

Sweetclover

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

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/

in a swift manner

From this reading "He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"

swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

the act of swimming

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

tearsnounUS /terz/

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

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

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading It makes me very angry."

VillainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Over the ice they went like lightning, drawn by the pack-dog, Speed.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Kernel Cob did remember, but he didn't want Sweetclover to think any more about the past for, thought he: "If she remembers the Condor she will remember the Villain, and the first thing you know we will be swimming in her tears and I can't stand crying.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I don't know of any name that would be better for him," said Sweetclover.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "He goes as swiftly as the Condor did, do you remember?"

Chapter 20 of Kernel Cob And Little Miss Sweetclover by George Mitchell holds 61 sentences, grouped into 13 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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