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Shorty McCabe on the Job

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of Shorty McCabe on the Job is here in full — 331 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.
Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.
"Turn over!" says I.
"You're on your back!
He couldn't have done anything of the kind."
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Shorty McCabe on the Job

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of Shorty McCabe on the Job is here in full — 331 sentences across 67 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/66 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.
Line 2
Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.
Line 3
"Turn over!" says I.
/tɜːrn ˈoʊvər sez aɪ/
Line 4
"You're on your back!
Line 5
He couldn't have done anything of the kind."

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Australian noun US /ɔːˈstreɪljən/

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading “Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.”

bayard noun US /ˈbeɪərd/

French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)

From this reading “BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.”

breakaway noun US /ˈbreɪkəweɪ/

the act of breaking away or withdrawing from

From this reading “Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.”

ducks noun US /dʌks/

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading “BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.”

gym noun US /dʒɪm/

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training

From this reading “Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.”

knockout noun US /ˈnɑːkaʊt/

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading “Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.”

landed adjective US /ˈlændəd/

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading “Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.”

nutty adjective US /ˈnʌti/

having the flavor of nuts

From this reading “Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.”

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anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading He couldn't have done anything of the kind."

AnywayadverbUS /ˈeniweɪ/

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "You're on your back!

BAYARDnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/

French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

breakawaynounUS /ˈbreɪkəweɪ/

the act of breaking away or withdrawing from

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

couldn't

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

From this reading He couldn't have done anything of the kind."

Disko

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From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He couldn't have done anything of the kind."

dropverbUS /drɑːp/

let fall to the ground

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

DUCKSnounUS /dʌks/

plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

gymnounUS /dʒɪm/

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

how

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

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "Turn over!" says I.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

Joe

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

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He couldn't have done anything of the kind."

knockoutnounUS /ˈnɑːkaʊt/

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

needn't

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

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

nuttyadjectiveUS /ˈnʌti/

having the flavor of nuts

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading "Turn over!" says I.

paradin

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

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

PASTnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Turn over!" says I.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

suitverbUS /suːt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

Swifty

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

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading BAYARD DUCKS HIS PAST First place, Swifty Joe should have let the subject drop.

theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

TurnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "Turn over!" says I.

You're

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

From this reading "You're on your back!

YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Anyway, he needn't have come paradin' into the front office in his gym suit to show me his nutty theory of how Young Disko landed that knockout on the Australian in the breakaway.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You're on your back!

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