Chapter 9 of The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me. “How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly. “Leola! Oh, Leola! Come right out here!”
Chapter 9 of The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories is here in full — 210 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading ““Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.”
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading ““Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ““How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.”
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading ““Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading ““How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ““Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading ““Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.”
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading ““How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come right out here!”
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Come right out here!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Concord, New Hampshire,” I corrected; but neither lady heard me.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, Leola!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Come right out here!”
precisely, exactly
From this reading Come right out here!”
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading “How splendid for Leola!” cried Mrs. Mattern, instantly.
Chapter 9 of The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories by Owen Wister holds 210 sentences, grouped into 42 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 9 holds 210 sentences of The Jimmyjohn Boss, and Other Stories, unabridged, divided into 42 reading sections.
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