Chapter 1 of Motors is here in full — 51 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Motors is here in full — 51 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=. Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4. By J. S. ZERBE, M.E. Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net. Postage extra.
Chapter 1 of Motors is here in full — 51 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading “Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net.”
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.”
constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
From this reading “Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.”
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.”
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading “Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net.”
the charge for mailing something
From this reading “Postage extra.”
the words of something written
From this reading “Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.”
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net.”
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From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
fearless and daring
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net.
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Postage extra.
constituting or comprising a part or fraction of a possible whole or entirety
From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
the local environment
From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
for each
From this reading Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net.
the charge for mailing something
From this reading Postage extra.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
the words of something written
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_ and bold text by =equal signs=.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Price, per volume, 60 cents, Net.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whole numbers with fractional parts are denoted as 7-3/4.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
Chapter 1 of Motors by James Slough Zerbe holds 51 sentences, grouped into 11 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 1 holds 51 sentences of Motors, unabridged, divided into 11 reading sections.
This page carries chapter 1 of Motors by James Slough Zerbe exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 51 sentences, grouped into 11 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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Words and structures a reader meets early in Motors, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
