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Lost on the Moon

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

Chapter 18 of Lost on the Moon is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.
"Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.
"Very much so," was the answer.
"According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.
We must find out what it is."
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Lost on the Moon

Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

Chapter 18 of Lost on the Moon is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/15 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.
Line 2
"Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.
/duː juː θɪŋk ɪt wʊd biː ˈdeɪndʒərəs tuː ˈventʃər ˈaʊtˈsaɪd ðə prəˈdʒektəl æskt dʒæk æz hiː lʊkt frʌm ðə ˈwɪndoʊ ənd ˈnoʊtəd ðə ˈrʌɡəd əˈniːvən ˈsɜːrfəs ʌv ðə muːn/
Line 3
"Very much so," was the answer.
/ˈveri mʌtʃ soʊ wɑːz ðə ˈænsər/
Line 4
"According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.
/əˈkɔːrdɪŋ tuː moʊst əˈstrɑːnəmərz ðer ɪz ˌæbsəˈluːtli noʊ er ɑːn ðə muːn ˈɔːlsoʊ noʊ ˈmɔɪstʃər ənd ðə ˈtemprətʃər ɪz ˈiːðər ˈveri haɪ ɔːr ərˈaʊnd ðə ˈfriːzɪŋ pɔɪnt/
Line 5
We must find out what it is."
/wiː mʌst faɪnd aʊt wʌt ɪt ɪz/

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astronomers noun US /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/

plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy

From this reading “"According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.”

freezing noun US /ˈfriːzɪŋ/

the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

From this reading “"According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.”

moisture noun US /ˈmɔɪstʃər/

wetness caused by water

From this reading “"According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.”

projectile noun US /prəˈdʒektəl/

a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

From this reading “"Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.”

rugged adjective US /ˈrʌɡəd/

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading “"Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.”

temperature noun US /ˈtemprətʃər/

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading “"According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.”

torches noun US /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading “TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.”

uneven adjective US /əˈniːvən/

not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

From this reading “"Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.”

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absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

AccordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading "Very much so," was the answer.

aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

astronomersnounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/

plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We must find out what it is."

freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/

the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

JacknounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

LIFEnounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/

wetness caused by water

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

moonnounUS /muːn/

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Very much so," was the answer.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must find out what it is."

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

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

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/

a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

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From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

rushverbUS /rʌʃ/

move hurridly

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Very much so," was the answer.

surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "According to most astronomers, there is absolutely no air on the moon, also no moisture, and the temperature is either very high or around the freezing point.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

TORCHESnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/

plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/

not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading "Very much so," was the answer.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must find out what it is."

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading TORCHES OF LIFE The natural inclination of the boys to rush out on the surface of the moon to see what it was like was checked by the words of caution from Professor Roumann.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you think it would be dangerous to venture outside the projectile?" asked Jack, as he looked from the window and noted the rugged, uneven surface of the moon.

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