Chapter 18 of First on the Moon is here in full — 271 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of First on the Moon is here in full — 271 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world." He looked at the agent and beamed. "Or should I say the moon?" The agent smiled dutifully. "Young Martin was particularly good with his hands.
Chapter 18 of First on the Moon is here in full — 271 sentences across 55 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/54 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “He looked at the agent and beamed.”
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading “He looked at the agent and beamed.”
out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
From this reading “The agent smiled dutifully.”
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “"Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."”
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “"Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."”
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading “"Or should I say the moon?"”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “"Young Martin was particularly good with his hands.”
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading “"Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."”
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 “"Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."”
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
In this reading “He looked at the agent and beamed.”
as might be expected
In this reading “"Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."”
In this reading “"Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."”
In this reading “"Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He looked at the agent and beamed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at the agent and beamed.
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading He looked at the agent and beamed.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
From this reading The agent smiled dutifully.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Young Martin was particularly good with his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at the agent and beamed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Or should I say the moon?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at the agent and beamed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "Or should I say the moon?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or should I say the moon?"
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Young Martin was particularly good with his hands.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
in a reminiscent manner
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
express in words
From this reading "Or should I say the moon?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Or should I say the moon?"
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The agent smiled dutifully.
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Young Martin was particularly good with his hands.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Martin Larkwell was a good boy," the superintendent said reminiscently, "and of course we're highly pleased he's made his mark in the world."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Young Martin was particularly good with his hands.
Chapter 18 of First on the Moon by Jeff Sutton holds 271 sentences, grouped into 55 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 18 holds 271 sentences of First on the Moon, unabridged, divided into 55 reading sections.
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