Chapter 6 of A. D. 2000 is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of A. D. 2000 is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane. The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments. The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past. The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower. Fortune had smiled upon him.
Chapter 6 of A. D. 2000 is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading “The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.”
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.”
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.”
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading “The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.”
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading “The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.”
a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water
From this reading “The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.”
more slowly
From this reading “The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.”
comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading “The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.”
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In this reading “For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.”
a man who is very old
In this reading “The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.”
In this reading “The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.”
In this reading “The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.”
In this reading “Fortune had smiled upon him.”
In this reading “For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.”
In this reading “For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
(Greek mythology) a region on the Black Sea to the south of the Caucasus that was the site of an ancient country where (according to Greek mythology) Jason sought the Golden Fleece
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Fortune had smiled upon him.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fortune had smiled upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
a narrow way or road
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.
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From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
held or filled or in use
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
more slowly
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Fortune had smiled upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
a special situation
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fortune had smiled upon him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ozone machine had performed its mission, and was a thing of the past.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.
comparative of “white” — being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
From this reading The hair on Colchis' brows was whiter, the lines of care on his face deeper, and his gait slower.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The old man worked hard, and long hours were passed in arduous experiments.
a late time of life
From this reading For nearly five years, Jean and Marie Colchis occupied the old house in Duke's Lane.
Chapter 6 of A. D. 2000 by Alvarado M. (Alvarado Mortimer) Fuller holds 115 sentences, grouped into 23 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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