Chapter 3 of Sabotage in Space is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of Sabotage in Space is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Where is Captain Strong?" Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell. The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk. "I wanted Captain Strong here for this meeting," the professor continued. "Of course," replied Walters.
Chapter 3 of Sabotage in Space is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having companions or an escort
From this reading “Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.”
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading “Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.”
possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading “The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.”
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.”
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading “The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.”
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading “The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.”
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading “Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.”
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading “Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.”
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having companions or an escort
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Where is Captain Strong?"
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I wanted Captain Strong here for this meeting," the professor continued.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course," replied Walters.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
to come or go into
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I wanted Captain Strong here for this meeting," the professor continued.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I wanted Captain Strong here for this meeting," the professor continued.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wanted Captain Strong here for this meeting," the professor continued.
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is Captain Strong?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "I wanted Captain Strong here for this meeting," the professor continued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course," replied Walters.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Of course," replied Walters.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Where is Captain Strong?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I wanted Captain Strong here for this meeting," the professor continued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Startled, Commander Walters glanced up to see Major Connel enter his office, accompanied by Professor Hemmingwell.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I wanted Captain Strong here for this meeting," the professor continued.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is Captain Strong?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The thin little man scowled with irritation as he walked right up to the commander's desk.
Chapter 3 of Sabotage in Space by Carey Rockwell holds 186 sentences, grouped into 38 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 3 holds 186 sentences of Sabotage in Space, unabridged, divided into 38 reading sections.
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