Chapter 4 of The Einstein See-Saw is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of The Einstein See-Saw is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?" Miss Bloomsbury inquired. "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty. What's the equation for it?" Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
Chapter 4 of The Einstein See-Saw is here in full — 102 sentences across 21 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
From this reading “What's the equation for it?"”
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Miss Bloomsbury inquired.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “"Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.”
cut off or left behind
a full supply
From this reading “"Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.”
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading “_Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"”
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading “Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.”
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading “Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading Miss Bloomsbury inquired.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.
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From this reading "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
From this reading What's the equation for it?"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What's the equation for it?"
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Miss Bloomsbury inquired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.
a feeling facetious merriment
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.
cut off or left behind
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Bloomsbury inquired.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
a full supply
From this reading "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
express a supposition
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What's the equation for it?"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Couldn't be too sure, but it looks like plenty.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What's the equation for it?"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Beneath his jocularity, Phil felt a tremendous sinking within him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Marooned in Hyperspace_ "I suppose you realize what he has done?"
Chapter 4 of The Einstein See-Saw by Miles J. (Miles John) Breuer holds 102 sentences, grouped into 21 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 4 holds 102 sentences of The Einstein See-Saw, unabridged, divided into 21 reading sections.
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