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On a Torn-Away World

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of On a Torn-Away World is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.
Of discussion, pro and con, there was much.
Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.
Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.
Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.
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On a Torn-Away World

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of On a Torn-Away World is here in full — 74 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.
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Of discussion, pro and con, there was much.
/ʌv dɪˈskʌʃən proʊ ənd kɑːn ðer wɑːz mʌtʃ/
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Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.
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Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.
/dʒæk ənd mɑːrk pʊt ˈɪntuː ðə əˈfer wʌns ðeɪ wɜːr dɪˈtɜːrmənd tuː eɪd ðə prəˈfesər ðer ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk ˈenərdʒi/
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Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Alaska noun US /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading “THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.”

Darrow noun US /ˈderoʊ/

United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)

From this reading “THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.”

defray verb US /dɪˈfreɪ/

bear the expenses of

From this reading “Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.”

Endicott noun US /ˈendɪkɑːt/

born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)

From this reading “THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.”

herb noun US /ɜːrb/

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading “THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.”

snowbird noun US /ˈsnoʊbɜːrd/

medium-sized Eurasian thrush seen chiefly in winter

From this reading “THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.”

Todd's noun US /tɑːdz/

possessive form of “todd” — Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading “Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.”

wired adjective US /ˈwaɪərd/

equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service

From this reading “Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.”

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acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

affairnounUS /əˈfer/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

aidnounUS /eɪd/

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.

aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/

-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

AlaskanounUS /əˈlæskə/

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.

connounUS /kɑːn/

an argument opposed to a proposal

From this reading Of discussion, pro and con, there was much.

contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

DarrownounUS /ˈderoʊ/

United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

defrayverbUS /dɪˈfreɪ/

bear the expenses of

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/

true confidential information

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/

characterized by great determination

From this reading Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.

discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Of discussion, pro and con, there was much.

dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

Dr

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/

born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/

in a generous manner

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/

in a gradual manner

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

Henderson

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

herbnounUS /ɜːrb/

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

JacknounUS /dʒæk/

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/

attach a tag or label to

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Of discussion, pro and con, there was much.

northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

payverbUS /peɪ/

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

pronounUS /proʊ/

an athlete who plays for pay

From this reading Of discussion, pro and con, there was much.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.

RangenounUS /reɪndʒ/

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

Sampson

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/

a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

SNOWBIRDnounUS /ˈsnoʊbɜːrd/

medium-sized Eurasian thrush seen chiefly in winter

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Jack and Mark put into the affair, once they were determined to aid the professor, their characteristic energy.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of discussion, pro and con, there was much.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

ToddnounUS /tɑːd/

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

Todd'snounUS /tɑːdz/

possessive form of “todd” — Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading THE FLIGHT OF THE SNOWBIRD Jack Darrow and Mark Sampson were glad enough to be of the party aiming to reach northern Alaska and the Endicott Range, if Professor Henderson really intended going to find the strange herb for which Dr. Todd was willing to pay so generously.

wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/

equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Indeed, they sat up until after midnight after the reading of Dr. Todd's letter, talking over the contemplated journey, and gradually the details of the trip, including all preparations for it, were worked out.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading Professor Henderson wired his brother scientist that he would undertake the journey to Alaska, and accepted the ten thousand dollars to defray expenses.

Chapter 2 of On a Torn-Away World by Roy Rockwood holds 74 sentences, grouped into 15 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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Professor
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Henderson
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