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Five Thousand Miles Underground

Chapter III

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WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.
"Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.
Then he would discover how to make it.
The cylinder must come down!"
"Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.
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Five Thousand Miles Underground

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Five Thousand Miles Underground is here in full — 129 sentences across 26 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/25 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.
/ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən ˌdɪˈsaɪdz wiː mʌst kætʃ ðæt ˈsɪləndər ðə prəˈfesər ɪkˈskleɪmd/
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"Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.
/sʌm wʌn meɪ faɪnd ɪt wen ɪt kʌmz daʊn ənd ˈænəlaɪz ðə ɡæs/
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Then he would discover how to make it.
Line 4
The cylinder must come down!"
/ðə ˈsɪləndər mʌst kʌm daʊn/
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"Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

Learner Dictionary

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.

analyze verb US /ˈænəlaɪz/

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading “"Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.”

cylinder noun US /ˈsɪləndər/

a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

From this reading “WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.”

decides verb US /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading “WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.”

delegate verb US /ˈdeləɡeɪt/

transfer power to someone

From this reading “"Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.”

inter verb US /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/

place in a grave or tomb

From this reading “"Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.”

lessen verb US /ˈlesən/

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading “"Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.”

ornithological adjective US /ˌɔːrnɪθəˈlɔːdʒɪkəl/

of or relating to ornithology

From this reading “"Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.”

proximate adjective US /ˈprɑːksəmət/

closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects

From this reading “"Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.”

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comes down verb + adjective counted as “come down”

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

In this reading “"Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.”

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analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

catchverbUS /kætʃ/

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The cylinder must come down!"

comesnounUS /kʌmz/

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/

a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

DECIDESverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/

third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

delegateverbUS /ˈdeləɡeɪt/

transfer power to someone

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Then he would discover how to make it.

Don't

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

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

gasnounUS /ɡæs/

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then he would discover how to make it.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

how

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

From this reading Then he would discover how to make it.

imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

interverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/

place in a grave or tomb

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Then he would discover how to make it.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

membernounUS /ˈmembər/

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

ornithologicaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːrnɪθəˈlɔːdʒɪkəl/

of or relating to ornithology

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

professornounUS /prəˈfesər/

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

proximateadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːksəmət/

closest in degree or order (space or time) especially in a chain of causes and effects

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

tnounUS /tiː/

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

thnounUS /ˈtiːˈeɪtʃ/

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he would discover how to make it.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Then he would discover how to make it.

vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading "Don't see how we can proximate ourselves inter th' vicinity of it lessen we delegate th' imperial functions of ornithological specimens t' some member of this here party," observed Washington.

WASHINGTONnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WASHINGTON DECIDES "We must catch that cylinder!" the professor exclaimed.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading "Some one may find it when it comes down and analyze the gas.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Then he would discover how to make it.

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