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The 4-D Doodler

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The 4-D Doodler is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"
At the question, Gault laughed shortly.
"You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.
"I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.
But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The 4-D Doodler

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The 4-D Doodler is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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"Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"
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At the question, Gault laughed shortly.
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"You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.
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"I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.
/aɪ ˈriːəlaɪz ðæt æz ə səˈkaɪətrəst juː ɑːr ˈɪntrəstɪd ɪn maɪndz ɪn ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈbiːɪŋz ˈræðər ðæn ɪn dɪˈmenʃənəl pleɪnz/
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But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.
/bʌt aɪ fɪr juː wɪl faɪnd noʊ maɪndz tuː ˈstʌdi ɪn ðə fɔːrθ dɪˈmenʃən/

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.

beings noun US /ˈbiːɪŋz/

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading “"I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.”

contains verb US /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading “"Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"”

dimension noun US /dɪˈmenʃən/

the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading “But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.”

dimensional adjective US /dɪˈmenʃənəl/

of or relating to dimensions

From this reading “"Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"”

intelligent adjective US /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading “"Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"”

plane noun US /pleɪn/

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading “"Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"”

planes noun US /pleɪnz/

plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading “"I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.”

psychiatrist noun US /səˈkaɪətrəst/

a physician who specializes in psychiatry

From this reading “"I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

AtprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the question, Gault laughed shortly.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.

beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.

containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

dimensionnounUS /dɪˈmenʃən/

the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.

dimensionaladjectiveUS /dɪˈmenʃənəl/

of or relating to dimensions

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

Dr

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

From this reading "You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.

Gault

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

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

laughedverbUS /læft/

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading At the question, Gault laughed shortly.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

mindsnounUS /maɪndz/

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.

Pillbot

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

From this reading "You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.

planenounUS /pleɪn/

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

planesnounUS /pleɪnz/

plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/

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

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

pseudo-science

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

From this reading "You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.

psychiatristnounUS /səˈkaɪətrəst/

a physician who specializes in psychiatry

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading At the question, Gault laughed shortly.

ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/

on the contrary

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.

realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/

for a short time

From this reading At the question, Gault laughed shortly.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I realize that as a psychiatrist, you are interested in minds, in living beings, rather than in dimensional planes.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading At the question, Gault laughed shortly.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.

twitted

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

From this reading "You have been reading pseudo-science, Dr. Pillbot," he twitted.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But I fear you will find no minds to study in the fourth dimension.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do you believe, Professor Gault, that this four dimensional plane contains life--intelligent life?"

Chapter 1 of The 4-D Doodler by Graph Waldeyer holds 427 sentences, grouped into 86 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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Chapter 1 holds 427 sentences of The 4-D Doodler, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of The 4-D Doodler by Graph Waldeyer exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 427 sentences, grouped into 86 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

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Vocabulary met early in The 4-D Doodler

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Believe
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The 4-D Doodler; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Professor
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Gault
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Dimensional
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