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Grove of the Unborn

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Grove of the Unborn is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.
A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.
He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....
Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Grove of the Unborn

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Grove of the Unborn is here in full — 250 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/50 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.
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A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.
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He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....
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Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.
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Going?
/ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

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.

Bradbury noun US /ˈbrædberi/

United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)

From this reading “A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.”

comeback noun US /ˈkʌmbæk/

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading “A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.”

contributor noun US /kənˈtrɪbjətər/

someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money

From this reading “A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.”

Dallas noun US /ˈdæləs/

a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields

From this reading “_Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.”

Glamorous adjective US /ˈɡlæmərəs/

having an air of allure, romance and excitement

patio noun US /ˈpætioʊ/

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading “A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.”

rockets noun US /ˈrɑːkəts/

plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading “Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.”

Tyndall noun US /ˈtɪndəl/

British physicist (born in Ireland) remembered for his experiments on the transparency of gases and the absorption of radiant heat by gases and the transmission of sound through the atmosphere

From this reading “Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.”

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1956

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From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/

although

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

Bheel

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

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

bloodnounUS /blʌd/

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

BradburynounUS /ˈbrædberi/

United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

comebacknounUS /ˈkʌmbæk/

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

contributornounUS /kənˈtrɪbjətər/

someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

cryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/

a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

Dheb

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

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

FantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/

ludicrously odd

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

GlamorousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæmərəs/

having an air of allure, romance and excitement

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

GoingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading Going?

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

GuardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

horrornounUS /ˈhɔːrər/

intense and profound fear

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

jetsnounUS /dʒets/

plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

Lyn

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

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

makesnounUS /meɪks/

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

needn't

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

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

Nolan's

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

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

pationounUS /ˈpætioʊ/

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

pulsated

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

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

RaynounUS /reɪ/

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/

in the recent past

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

roarverbUS /rɔːr/

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

rocketsnounUS /ˈrɑːkəts/

plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

TIMEnounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/

the present time or age

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

Tyn-Dall

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

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

TyndallnounUS /ˈtɪndəl/

British physicist (born in Ireland) remembered for his experiments on the transparency of gases and the absorption of radiant heat by gases and the transmission of sound through the atmosphere

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

veinsnounUS /veɪnz/

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Tyndall heard the rockets begin to roar, and it seemed as though the very blood in his veins pulsated with the surging of those mighty jets.

Venable

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

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/

carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger

From this reading He heard the terrified cry "Dheb Tyn-Dall"--and then the vigilant Guardians got him....

wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

William

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

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

wroteverbUS /roʊt/

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading A contributor to William Nolan's (OF TIME AND TEXAS, November, 1956, Fantastic Universe) famous _Ray Bradbury Review_, Miss Venable wants, very very much, to be a part, albeit small, of the comeback of science fiction that is seen today, as she wrote us recently._ Bheel still stood on the patio, transfixed with horror.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Glamorous Lyn Venable of Dallas, Texas, makes a first appearance in these pages (but by no means her first appearance in this field), with this sensitive story of a young man who needn't have run.

Chapter 1 of Grove of the Unborn by Lyn Venable holds 250 sentences, grouped into 50 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 1 of Grove of the Unborn contain?

Chapter 1 holds 250 sentences of Grove of the Unborn, unabridged, divided into 50 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Grove of the Unborn by Lyn Venable exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 250 sentences, grouped into 50 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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Is this the complete text of Grove of the Unborn?

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How long does Grove of the Unborn take to read?

About 20 minutes of reading across 50 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Grove of the Unborn

Words and structures a reader meets early in Grove of the Unborn, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Glamorous
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Grove of the Unborn; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Venable
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Dallas
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Grove of the Unborn; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Texas
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