Chapter 12 of Danger in Deep Space is here in full — 227 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Danger in Deep Space is here in full — 227 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring. Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara. "About two hours," he said, straightening up. "Good!" said Loring. "Let me know soon as we get close."
Chapter 12 of Danger in Deep Space is here in full — 227 sentences across 46 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading “"How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.”
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading “Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.”
a visual display of information
From this reading “Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.”
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading “"How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.”
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading “Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.”
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “"How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.”
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading “"About two hours," he said, straightening up.”
a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century
From this reading “"How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About two hours," he said, straightening up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Let me know soon as we get close."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
a visual display of information
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Let me know soon as we get close."
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Let me know soon as we get close."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good!" said Loring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "About two hours," he said, straightening up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "About two hours," he said, straightening up.
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From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Let me know soon as we get close."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me know soon as we get close."
for more time
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me know soon as we get close."
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
above and across; more than
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
with speed
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "About two hours," he said, straightening up.
in the near future
From this reading "Let me know soon as we get close."
-ing form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading "About two hours," he said, straightening up.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roger bent over the chart table and quickly measured the distance between his present position and that of Tara.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "About two hours," he said, straightening up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "About two hours," he said, straightening up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How much longer before we reach the atmosphere of Tara, Manning?" asked Loring.
Chapter 12 of Danger in Deep Space by Carey Rockwell holds 227 sentences, grouped into 46 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 12 holds 227 sentences of Danger in Deep Space, unabridged, divided into 46 reading sections.
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