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Armageddon—2419 A.D.
Armageddon—2419 A.D.

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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ARMAGEDDON--2419 A.D.
_Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.
It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.
We prophesy that this story will become more valuable as the years go by.
It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.
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Armageddon—2419 A.D.

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Armageddon—2419 A.D. is here in full — 55 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ARMAGEDDON--2419 A.D.
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_Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.
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It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.
/ɪt ɪz ə ˈstɔːri wɪtʃ wɪl meɪk ðə hɑːrt ʌv ˈmeni ˈriːdərz liːp wɪð dʒɔɪ wiː hæv ˈrerli ˈprɪntɪd ə ˈstɔːri ɪn ðɪs ˈmæɡəziːn ðæt fɔːr ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈɪntrəst æz wel æz səˈspens kʊd hoʊld ɪts oʊn wɪð ðɪs pərˈtɪkjələr ˈstɔːri/
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We prophesy that this story will become more valuable as the years go by.
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It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.
/ɪt ˈsɜːrtənli hoʊldz ə ˈnʌmbər ʌv ˈɪntrəstɪŋ ˈprɑːfəsiz ʌv wɪtʃ noʊ daʊt ˈmeni wɪl kʌm truː/

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

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armageddon noun US /ˌɑːrməˈɡedən/

(New Testament) the scene of the final battle between the kings of the Earth at the end of the world

From this reading “ARMAGEDDON--2419 A.D.”

leap noun US /liːp/

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading “It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.”

magazine noun US /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading “It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.”

plus noun US /plʌs/

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading “_Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.”

prophecies noun US /ˈprɑːfəsiz/

plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

From this reading “It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.”

rarely adverb US /ˈrerli/

not often

From this reading “It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.”

scientific adjective US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading “It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.”

suspense noun US /səˈspens/

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading “It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.”

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

once more adverb + adjective

anew

In this reading “_Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.”

become more verb + adjective

In this reading “We prophesy that this story will become more valuable as the years go by.”

with joy preposition + noun

In this reading “It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.”

many readers adjective + noun counted as “many reader”

In this reading “It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.”

come true verb + adjective

In this reading “It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.”

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2419

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

From this reading ARMAGEDDON--2419 A.D.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ARMAGEDDON--2419 A.D.

ARMAGEDDONnounUS /ˌɑːrməˈɡedən/

(New Testament) the scene of the final battle between the kings of the Earth at the end of the world

From this reading ARMAGEDDON--2419 A.D.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading We prophesy that this story will become more valuable as the years go by.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We prophesy that this story will become more valuable as the years go by.

certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

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

From this reading It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading ARMAGEDDON--2419 A.D.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We prophesy that this story will become more valuable as the years go by.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

leapnounUS /liːp/

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading _Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

plusnounUS /plʌs/

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading _Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

propheciesnounUS /ˈprɑːfəsiz/

plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)

From this reading It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.

prophesyverb

predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration

From this reading We prophesy that this story will become more valuable as the years go by.

rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/

not often

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

realadjectiveUS /riːl/

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading _Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.

scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

scientifiction

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

From this reading _Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Here, once more, is a real scientifiction story plus.

suspensenounUS /səˈspens/

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It certainly holds a number of interesting prophecies, of which no doubt, many will come true.

valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading We prophesy that this story will become more valuable as the years go by.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is a story which will make the heart of many readers leap with joy._ _We have rarely printed a story in this magazine that for scientific interest, as well as suspense, could hold its own with this particular story.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading We prophesy that this story will become more valuable as the years go by.

Chapter 1 of Armageddon—2419 A.D. by Philip Francis Nowlan holds 55 sentences, grouped into 11 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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Armageddon--
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