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Reign of the telepuppets

Chapter III

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But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.
* * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.
Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.
Grazer had sensed _hydrocarbon_!
More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!
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Reign of the telepuppets

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Reign of the telepuppets is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.
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* * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.
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Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.
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Grazer had sensed _hydrocarbon_!
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More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

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dna noun US /ˈdiːeˈneɪ/

(biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information

From this reading “More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!”

duplicated verb US /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd/

past form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again

From this reading “Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.”

hydrocarbon noun US /ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɑːrbən/

an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen

modulation noun US /ˌmɑːdʒəˈleɪʃən/

a musical passage moving from one key to another

From this reading “Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.”

molecules noun US /ˈmɑːləkjuːlz/

plural of “molecule” — (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound

From this reading “More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!”

parameter noun US /pərˈæmətər/

a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves

From this reading “Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.”

Photon noun US /ˈfoʊtɑːn/

a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle

From this reading “But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.”

sprint verb US /sprɪnt/

run very fast, usually for a short distance

From this reading “But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.”

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took note verb + noun counted as “take note”

observe with care or pay close attention to

In this reading “Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.”

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From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

8

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From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/

having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

Bigboss

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From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

biodetectors

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From this reading More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

DNAnounUS /ˈdiːeˈneɪ/

(biochemistry) a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell and formed from nucleotides and shaped like a double helix; associated with the transmission of genetic information

From this reading More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

duplicatedverbUS /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd/

past form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

eurekanounUS /jʊˈriːkə/

an alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/

in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

Grazer

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From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Grazer had sensed _hydrocarbon_!

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

hydrocarbonnounUS /ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɑːrbən/

an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen

From this reading Grazer had sensed _hydrocarbon_!

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

InterestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

McAllister's

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From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

modulationnounUS /ˌmɑːdʒəˈleɪʃən/

a musical passage moving from one key to another

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

moleculesnounUS /ˈmɑːləkjuːlz/

plural of “molecule” — (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound

From this reading More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

negligibleadjectiveUS /ˈneɡlədʒəbəl/

so small as to be meaningless; insignificant

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

notenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

parameternounUS /pərˈæmətər/

a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

peaksnounUS /piːks/

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

PhotonnounUS /ˈfoʊtɑːn/

a quantum of electromagnetic radiation; an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

sensedadjectiveUS /senst/

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Grazer had sensed _hydrocarbon_!

sequenced

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

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

spectrometricadjective

of or relating to or involving spectrometry

From this reading More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

sprintverbUS /sprɪnt/

run very fast, usually for a short distance

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Interested, he inspected the sequenced data and took note of the modulation peaks that exactly duplicated the C_{5}H_{8} parameter.

transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/

the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading * * * * * Bigboss completed his transmission and turned full attention on the eureka signals coming frantically from Grazer.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading But, a moment later, Stewart was certain the injury was negligible, judging from the adequate support the foot provided in McAllister's sprint for the Photon.

whiffnounUS /wɪf/

a short light gust of air

From this reading More important, one of his spectrometric biodetectors was getting a whiff of DNA molecules!

Chapter 3 of Reign of the telepuppets by Daniel F. Galouye holds 411 sentences, grouped into 83 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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