Chapter 3 of Mushroom Town is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter III
Chapter 3 of Mushroom Town is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Ah, it might," they admitted open-mindedly. "But it wasn't," they added unshakably. Dafydd Dafis wanted to know what they said. "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated. "_R'oeddwn efo John Willie Garden_," said Dafydd once more....
Chapter 3 of Mushroom Town is here in full — 431 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/86 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “"But it wasn't," they added unshakably.”
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “"Ah, it might," they admitted open-mindedly.”
position 40 in a countable series of things
From this reading “"Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.”
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “"Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.”
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “"Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.”
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading “"Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.”
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading “"Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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anew
In this reading “"_R'oeddwn efo John Willie Garden_," said Dafydd once more....”
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past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "But it wasn't," they added unshakably.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Ah, it might," they admitted open-mindedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, it might," they admitted open-mindedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it wasn't," they added unshakably.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dafydd Dafis wanted to know what they said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dafydd Dafis wanted to know what they said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_R'oeddwn efo John Willie Garden_," said Dafydd once more....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
position 40 in a countable series of things
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "_R'oeddwn efo John Willie Garden_," said Dafydd once more....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, it might," they admitted open-mindedly.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "_R'oeddwn efo John Willie Garden_," said Dafydd once more....
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dafydd Dafis wanted to know what they said.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Ah, it might," they admitted open-mindedly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "_R'oeddwn efo John Willie Garden_," said Dafydd once more....
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
on one occasion
From this reading "_R'oeddwn efo John Willie Garden_," said Dafydd once more....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, it might," they admitted open-mindedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_R'oeddwn efo John Willie Garden_," said Dafydd once more....
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dafydd Dafis wanted to know what they said.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, it might," they admitted open-mindedly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dafydd Dafis wanted to know what they said.
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading "But it wasn't," they added unshakably.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Dafydd Dafis wanted to know what they said.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, translate it," the Squire sighed, and for the fortieth time it was translated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But it wasn't," they added unshakably.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dafydd Dafis wanted to know what they said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_R'oeddwn efo John Willie Garden_," said Dafydd once more....
Chapter 3 of Mushroom Town by Oliver Onions holds 431 sentences, grouped into 87 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 3 holds 431 sentences of Mushroom Town, unabridged, divided into 87 reading sections.
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