Chapter 4 of Danger in Deep Space is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Danger in Deep Space is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel. "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel. He spoke into the intercom. "Control deck to power deck. Stand by to reduce thrust on main drive rockets by three-quarters.
Chapter 4 of Danger in Deep Space is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “adjustment” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading “"Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.”
power to direct or determine
From this reading “"Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.”
a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc
From this reading “He spoke into the intercom.”
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading “"Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.”
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading “"Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.”
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading “"Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.”
plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading “Stand by to reduce thrust on main drive rockets by three-quarters.”
three of four equal parts
From this reading “"Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.”
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plural of “adjustment” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.
power to direct or determine
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Control deck to power deck.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Stand by to reduce thrust on main drive rockets by three-quarters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke into the intercom.
a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc
From this reading He spoke into the intercom.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He spoke into the intercom.
most important element
From this reading Stand by to reduce thrust on main drive rockets by three-quarters.
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.
absolutely essential
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Control deck to power deck.
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading "Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.
plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading Stand by to reduce thrust on main drive rockets by three-quarters.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
move hurridly
From this reading "Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke into the intercom.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
three of four equal parts
From this reading "Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.
push forcefully
From this reading Stand by to reduce thrust on main drive rockets by three-quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Stand by to reduce speed three-quarters!" roared Major Connel.
male cat
From this reading "Aye, aye, sir," replied Tom, and began the necessary adjustments on the control panel.
Chapter 4 of Danger in Deep Space by Carey Rockwell holds 170 sentences, grouped into 34 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 4 holds 170 sentences of Danger in Deep Space, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.
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