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Destiny times three

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Destiny times three is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"Co-ordination Center 3 reporting."
Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.
"Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.
Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."
"We are not receiving reports," Shielding shouted back.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Destiny times three

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Destiny times three is here in full — 440 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/88 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"Co-ordination Center 3 reporting."
Line 2
Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.
/əˈnʌðər ʌv ðə ˈoʊpəl krɔːs ˈpænəlz hæd flæʃt ɑːn ənd ɪts pərˈplekst ˈɑːkjəpənt laɪk ðə ˈʌðər wɑːz ˈjuːzɪŋ haɪ ˌæmpləfəˈkeɪʃən tuː kɔːl hɪz ˈmesədʒ daʊn tuː ˈʃiːldɪŋ/
Line 3
"Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.
Line 4
Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."
/ˈɔːlsoʊ ðə ˈprezəns ʌv æn ənˈnoʊn ˈviːhɪkəl hæz bɪn ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd frʌm ðə meɪn roʊˈtʌndə/
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"We are not receiving reports," Shielding shouted back.
/wiː ɑːr nɑːt rəˈsiːvɪŋ rɪˈpɔːrts ˈʃiːldɪŋ ˈʃaʊtɪd bæk/

Learner Dictionary

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

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amplification noun US /ˌæmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/

addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail

From this reading “Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.”

drain verb US /dreɪn/

flow off gradually

From this reading “"Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.”

occupant noun US /ˈɑːkjəpənt/

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading “Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.”

Opal noun US /ˈoʊpəl/

a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones

From this reading “Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.”

panels noun US /ˈpænəlz/

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading “Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.”

reporting noun US /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading “"Co-ordination Center 3 reporting."”

rotunda noun US /roʊˈtʌndə/

a building having a circular plan and a dome

From this reading “Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."”

Shielding noun US /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/

the act of shielding from harm

From this reading “Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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in the midst preposition + article + noun counted as “in … midst”

the middle or central part or point

In this reading “"Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.”

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3

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

From this reading "Co-ordination Center 3 reporting."

4

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

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."

amplificationnounUS /ˌæmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/

addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "We are not receiving reports," Shielding shouted back.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "We are not receiving reports," Shielding shouted back.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading "Co-ordination Center 3 reporting."

Co-ordination

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

From this reading "Co-ordination Center 3 reporting."

CrossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

cutverbUS /kʌt/

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

drainverbUS /dreɪn/

flow off gradually

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

flashedverbUS /flæʃt/

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

LocaladjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/

most important element

From this reading Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

midstnounUS /mɪdst/

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "We are not receiving reports," Shielding shouted back.

occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

OpalnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/

a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/

plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/

full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

PowernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."

receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading "We are not receiving reports," Shielding shouted back.

reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."

reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/

the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television

From this reading "Co-ordination Center 3 reporting."

reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading "We are not receiving reports," Shielding shouted back.

rotundanounUS /roʊˈtʌndə/

a building having a circular plan and a dome

From this reading Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."

ShieldingnounUS /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/

the act of shielding from harm

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "We are not receiving reports," Shielding shouted back.

StationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Local Power Station 4 has just cut me off, in the midst of a message describing an inexplicable drain on their power supply.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."

usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Also, the presence of an unknown vehicle has been reported from the main rotunda."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Another of the Opal Cross panels had flashed on and its perplexed occupant, like the other, was using high amplification to call his message down to Shielding.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are not receiving reports," Shielding shouted back.

Chapter 5 of Destiny times three by Fritz Leiber holds 440 sentences, grouped into 88 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.

What does chapter 5 of Destiny times three contain?

Chapter 5 holds 440 sentences of Destiny times three, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 5 of Destiny times three by Fritz Leiber exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 440 sentences, grouped into 88 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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