Chapter 8 of Masters of Space is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 8 of Masters of Space is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir." If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was. "That is, sir ... I should tell you, sir ..." "You certainly should.
Chapter 8 of Masters of Space is here in full — 438 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading “If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “"You certainly should.”
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading “If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.”
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “"It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."”
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading “"It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."”
a strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil
From this reading “If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “"It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."”
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading “"It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."”
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 "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "You certainly should.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should tell you, sir ..."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.
a strategically located monarchy on the southern and eastern coasts of the Arabian Peninsula; the economy is dominated by oil
From this reading If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should tell you, sir ..."
term of address for a man
From this reading "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
express in words
From this reading I should tell you, sir ..."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is highly improbable that such a team is possible, sir."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If an Oman could be acutely embarrassed, Larry was.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I should tell you, sir ..."
Chapter 8 of Masters of Space by E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith holds 438 sentences, grouped into 88 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 8 holds 438 sentences of Masters of Space, unabridged, divided into 88 reading sections.
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