Chapter 1 of "Next Stop, Nowhere!" is here in full — 286 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of "Next Stop, Nowhere!" is here in full — 286 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"NEXT STOP, NOWHERE!" It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors? Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement. Especially when the elevator was stuck between two floors. But the thing was handled quite casually.
Chapter 1 of "Next Stop, Nowhere!" is here in full — 286 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?”
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading “But the thing was handled quite casually.”
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading “Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.”
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading “It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?”
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?”
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading “But the thing was handled quite casually.”
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading “It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?”
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading “It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?”
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In this reading “Especially when the elevator was stuck between two floors.”
have on one's mind, think about actively
In this reading “It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the thing was handled quite casually.
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading But the thing was handled quite casually.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially when the elevator was stuck between two floors.
divisible by two
From this reading Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading But the thing was handled quite casually.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "NEXT STOP, NOWHERE!"
an insignificant place
From this reading "NEXT STOP, NOWHERE!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
and nothing more
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But the thing was handled quite casually.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Four persons disappearing from an elevator should have caused concern--even excitement.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "NEXT STOP, NOWHERE!"
caught or fixed
From this reading Especially when the elevator was stuck between two floors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
a special situation
From this reading But the thing was handled quite casually.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Especially when the elevator was stuck between two floors.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Especially when the elevator was stuck between two floors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
at the time that
From this reading Especially when the elevator was stuck between two floors.
but in spite of that
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It's logical to assume that an elevator only travels from one floor to another; yet if you think about it--what's between the floors?
Chapter 1 of "Next Stop, Nowhere!" by Dick Purcell holds 286 sentences, grouped into 58 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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