Chapter 21 of Dick and Dr. Dan is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 21 of Dick and Dr. Dan is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence. “Asleep,” said Charley, decidedly. “It moved twice while I was watching it. Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery. I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
Chapter 21 of Dick and Dr. Dan is here in full — 68 sentences across 14 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
in a state of sleep
From this reading ““Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.”
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading ““Asleep,” said Charley, decidedly.”
the act of discovering something
From this reading “Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery.”
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.”
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading “I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.”
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading “I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.”
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading “I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.”
two times
From this reading ““It moved twice while I was watching it.”
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.
In this reading “I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.”
In this reading ““Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
later than; following
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
in a state of sleep
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Asleep,” said Charley, decidedly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “Asleep,” said Charley, decidedly.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It moved twice while I was watching it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “It moved twice while I was watching it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery.
and nothing more
From this reading Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
above and across; more than
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery.
extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Asleep,” said Charley, decidedly.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
express in words
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, Dick, this is only part of my discovery.
in the direction of
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
two times
From this reading “It moved twice while I was watching it.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It moved twice while I was watching it.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading “Is it asleep or is it dead?” asked Clara, after they had watched the Plesiosaurus for several moments in silence.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “It moved twice while I was watching it.
during the time that
From this reading “It moved twice while I was watching it.
an affirmative
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I----” “Yes, and I can tell you the rest,” said Dick, pointing over toward the rocky ridge beyond the pool.
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