Chapter 10 of Invaders from the Infinite is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 10 of Invaders from the Infinite is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible. But you have done it. It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction. Arcot shook his head. "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
Chapter 10 of Invaders from the Infinite is here in full — 248 sentences across 50 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading “IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.”
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading “IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.”
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading “IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.”
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading “"Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.”
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading “"Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.”
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading “It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction.”
position 1,000 in a countable series of things
From this reading “"Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.”
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading “"Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arcot shook his head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you have done it.
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But you have done it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But you have done it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Arcot shook his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arcot shook his head.
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction.
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Arcot shook his head.
not in physical motion
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS AND CALCULATIONS "It is still incredible.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
position 1,000 in a countable series of things
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Far from it--we have not realized a thousandth part of the tremendous possibilities of this invention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is certainly successful!" said the Talsonian scientist with conviction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But you have done it.
Chapter 10 of Invaders from the Infinite by John W., Jr. (John Wood) Campbell holds 248 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.
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