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Captain Lucy in the Home Sector
Captain Lucy in the Home Sector

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Captain Lucy in the Home Sector is here in full — 258 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Aline Havard • Curated US English Learning Edition
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SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.
How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”
“Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.
“I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.
But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”
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Captain Lucy in the Home Sector

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Captain Lucy in the Home Sector is here in full — 258 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/51 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.
Line 2
How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”
Line 3
“Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.
Line 4
“I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.
Line 5
But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

Learner Dictionary

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corporal noun US /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading ““Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
gloomily adverb US /ˈɡluːməli/

with gloom

From this reading ““Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.”

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icicles noun US /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/

plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading “SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.”

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scouting noun US /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading “SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.”

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shack noun US /ʃæk/

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading “SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.”

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temperature noun US /ˈtemprətʃər/

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading ““I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.”

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thermometer noun US /θərˈmɑːmətər/

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading “SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.”

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zero adjective US /ˈzɪroʊ/

indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

From this reading “SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Word partnerships in these lines

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look at verb + particle

take into consideration for exemplifying purposes

In this reading ““I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.”

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

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answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.

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belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

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BobverbUS /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

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brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

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ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

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canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.

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coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading “Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.

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DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

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Denby

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From this reading How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”

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doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

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

From this reading How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”

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Don't

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From this reading “Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.

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doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

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DWINA

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From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

Pending verification
fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”

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feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading “I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

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gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/

with gloom

From this reading “Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
hereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
How

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From this reading How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”

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iciclesnounUS /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/

plural of “icicle” — ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”

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it's

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From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

Pending verification
knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”

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mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

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neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

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outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Pavlo

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From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

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rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading “I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.

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saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
SCOUTINGnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
shacknounUS /ʃæk/

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading “Don’t know, sir,” answered the corporal gloomily.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading “I never look at the temperature—I can feel it all right.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

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TwentynounUS /ˈtwenti/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
twenty-thirdadjective

coming next after the twenty-second in position

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasn't

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From this reading But Pavlo, here, told me this wasn’t very cold for them.”

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wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading How low does it fall, I wonder, Denby?”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/

indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration

From this reading SCOUTING ON THE DWINA “Twenty below zero,” said Bob, as he brushed the icicles from the thermometer outside the door of his shack, “and it’s the twenty-third of December.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 3 of Captain Lucy in the Home Sector by Aline Havard holds 258 sentences, grouped into 52 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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