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Air Monster

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Air Monster is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.
Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.
They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.
In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.
When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Air Monster

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Air Monster is here in full — 156 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.
/ˈmɪstəri pleɪn ðə tʃeɪndʒ ʌv ðə ˈsiːzənz wɑːz æt hænd ənd ðə læst ˈdɜːrti ˈpætʃəz ʌv snoʊ ˈmeltəd ˈʌndər ðə reɪz ʌv ðə mɑːrtʃ sʌn/
Line 2
Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.
Line 3
They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.
Line 4
In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.
Line 5
When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.

Learner Dictionary

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

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crews noun US /kruːz/

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading “Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.”

forefront noun US /ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/

the part in the front or nearest the viewer

From this reading “They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.”

Goliath noun US /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/

(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot

From this reading “Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.”

hangar noun US /ˈhæŋər/

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading “Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.”

installation noun US /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/

the act of installing something (as equipment)

From this reading “In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.”

outlook noun US /ˈaʊtlʊk/

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading “When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.”

polar adjective US /ˈpoʊlər/

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading “Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.”

radio noun US /ˈreɪdioʊ/

medium for communication

From this reading “In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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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polar regions adjective + noun counted as “polar region”

the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate

In this reading “Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.”

greatly relieved adverb + adjective

In this reading “In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.”

spread the news verb + article + noun counted as “spread … news”

In this reading “Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.”

In the afternoon preposition + article + noun counted as “in … afternoon”

In this reading “In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.”

at hand preposition + noun

close in space; within reach

In this reading “Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.”

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accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/

having companions or an escort

From this reading When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

air-minded

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

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

Andy

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

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

Bert

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

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

checkverbUS /tʃek/

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

crewsnounUS /kruːz/

plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

flightnounUS /flaɪt/

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

forefrontnounUS /ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/

the part in the front or nearest the viewer

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

Gerka

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

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

GoliathnounUS /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/

(Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

helpedverbUS /helpt/

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

installationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/

the act of installing something (as equipment)

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

MysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

newsnounUS /nuːz/

information about recent and important events

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.

officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

PlanenounUS /pleɪn/

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

polaradjectiveUS /ˈpoʊlər/

having a pair of equal and opposite charges

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/

medium for communication

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

raysnounUS /reɪz/

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.

seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

snownounUS /snoʊ/

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

spreadverbUS /spred/

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

sunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

tasknounUS /tæsk/

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading They were making history, placing America in the forefront of the air-minded nations, and they thrilled at their task.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mystery Plane The change of the seasons was at hand and the last dirty patches of snow melted under the rays of the March sun.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When Andy returned to his office, Bert accompanied him and they discussed the outlook for the polar flight.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In the afternoon Andy helped Bert check over the damage which the agent of the Gerka had done to the radio apparatus and they were greatly relieved to find that the set intended for installation on the Goliath worked perfectly.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Andy spread the news that the first official flight of the Goliath would take it into the polar regions and the crews inside the lofty hangar were filled with new enthusiasm and energy.

Chapter 3 of Air Monster by Edwin, active Green holds 156 sentences, grouped into 32 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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Chapter 3 holds 156 sentences of Air Monster, unabridged, divided into 32 reading sections.

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Yes. All 2958 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #55965 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Air Monster is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #55965, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Air Monster take to read?

About 246 minutes of reading across 592 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Air Monster section by section

How to work through Air Monster section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 16 chapters of Air Monster to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Air Monster

Words and structures a reader meets early in Air Monster, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Goldsmith
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Air Monster; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Publishing
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Air Monster; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Company
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Air Monster; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Lights
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Air Monster; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.