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One Against the Moon

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of One Against the Moon is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.
When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.
Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.
Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.
They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.
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One Against the Moon

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of One Against the Moon is here in full — 435 sentences across 87 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.
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When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.
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Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.
/wʌns bæk ɪn wʌt ˈrɑːbən naʊ θɔːt ʌv æz ðə ˈseɪfti ʌv hɪz ərˈɪdʒənəl ˈbʌbəl ðə tuː ˈsetəld daʊn tuː wɜːrk təˈɡeðər/
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Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.
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They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

bubble verb US /ˈbʌbəl/

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading “The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.”

cleft noun US /kleft/

a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)

From this reading “When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.”

languages noun US /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading “They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.”

rabbits noun US /ˈræbəts/

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading “Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.”

Robin's noun US /ˈrɑːbənz/

possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading “The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.”

slaughtering verb US /ˈslɔːtərɪŋ/

-ing form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading “Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.”

tanning noun US /ˈtænɪŋ/

process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light

From this reading “Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.”

tunnels noun US /ˈtʌnəlz/

plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)

From this reading “The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

comparatively easy adverb + adjective

In this reading “The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.”

into the darkness preposition + article + noun counted as “into … darkness”

In this reading “The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.”

get into verb + particle

get involved in or with

In this reading “The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.”

simple duties adjective + noun counted as “simple duty”

In this reading “Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.”

through the dark preposition + article + noun counted as “through … dark”

In this reading “The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.”

work together verb + particle

In this reading “Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.”

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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.

abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/

with brightness

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

bubbleverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

cleftnounUS /kleft/

a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

darknessnounUS /ˈdɑːrknəs/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.

easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

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

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/

the act of consuming food

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

glownounUS /ɡloʊ/

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

hangverbUS /hæŋ/

be suspended or hanging

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

Korree

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

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

Korree's

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

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.

lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

leapnounUS /liːp/

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

MoonnounUS /muːn/

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

Moonman

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

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/

conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

OnceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

other's

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

From this reading They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.

pickverbUS /pɪk/

select carefully from a group

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

renderverbUS /ˈrendər/

cause to become

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

Robin'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/

possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

skinning

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

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

slaughteringverbUS /ˈslɔːtərɪŋ/

-ing form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.

tanningnounUS /ˈtænɪŋ/

process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light

From this reading Korree soon got the hang of the simple duties Robin gave him--feeding the rabbits, slaughtering, skinning, and tanning.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading They spent the time trying to learn each other's languages.

tunnelsnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/

plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The trip through the dark tunnels back to Robin's original bubble was comparatively easy, for no sooner did they get into the darkness than Korree's light organ began to glow brightly enough to render Robin's lantern dim.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading When they came to the cleft, Robin had to pick the Moonman up and jump with him, for Korree's muscles were built only for Moon gravity and that leap was beyond his normal ability.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Once back in what Robin now thought of as the safety of his original bubble, the two settled down to work together.

Chapter 5 of One Against the Moon by Donald A. Wollheim holds 435 sentences, grouped into 87 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.

What does chapter 5 of One Against the Moon contain?

Chapter 5 holds 435 sentences of One Against the Moon, unabridged, divided into 87 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 5 of One Against the Moon by Donald A. Wollheim exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 435 sentences, grouped into 87 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.

How do I study chapter 5 of One Against the Moon?

Work through the 87 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 87 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 5 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 5 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading One Against the Moon

Common questions about reading One Against the Moon by Donald A. Wollheim on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of One Against the Moon?

Yes. All 3454 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #50713 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of One Against the Moon is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #50713, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does One Against the Moon take to read?

About 287 minutes of reading across 691 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read One Against the Moon section by section

How to work through One Against the Moon section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 8 chapters of One Against the Moon to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in One Against the Moon

Words and structures a reader meets early in One Against the Moon, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

World
A word that appears in the opening chapter of One Against the Moon; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Publishing
A word that appears in the opening chapter of One Against the Moon; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Company
A word that appears in the opening chapter of One Against the Moon; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Cleveland
A word that appears in the opening chapter of One Against the Moon; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.