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The green girl

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The green girl is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.
During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.
Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?
But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.
Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.
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The green girl

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The green girl is here in full — 72 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.
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During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.
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Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?
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But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.
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Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.

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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.

Atlantis noun US /ætˈlæntɪs/

according to legend, an island in the Atlantic Ocean that Plato said was swallowed by an earthquake

From this reading “During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.”

diving noun US /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading “(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.”

habitable adjective US /ˈhæbətəbəl/

fit for habitation

From this reading “Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?”

prehistoric adjective US /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/

belonging to or existing in times before recorded history

From this reading “During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.”

Serial adjective US /ˈsɪriːəl/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading “(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.”

Sicily noun US /ˈsɪsəli/

the Italian region on the island of Sicily

From this reading “(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.”

submerged adjective US /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/

beneath the surface of the water

From this reading “Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?”

withstand verb US /wɪθˈstænd/

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading “(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.”

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.

pounds per verb + particle counted as “pound per”

In this reading “(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.”

square inch verb + noun

a unit of area equal to one inch by one inch square

In this reading “(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.”

for instance preposition + noun

as an example

In this reading “Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?”

sea level noun + noun

level of the ocean's surface (especially that halfway between mean high and low tide); used as a standard in reckoning land elevation or sea depth

In this reading “During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.”

Two Parts noun + noun

In this reading “(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.”

went below verb + particle counted as “go below”

In this reading “(A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.”

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2,500

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From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

5,000

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

surprising greatly

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

AtlantisnounUS /ætˈlæntɪs/

according to legend, an island in the Atlantic Ocean that Plato said was swallowed by an earthquake

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

bellnounUS /bel/

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

citynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

coastnounUS /koʊst/

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

depthnounUS /depθ/

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/

an athletic competition that involves diving into water

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

Dr

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

else

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

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/

to an extreme degree

From this reading Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.

excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.

fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/

ludicrously odd

From this reading Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

GreennounUS /ɡriːn/

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/

fit for habitation

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

Hartman

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/

an occurrence of something

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

INVENTIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

LostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/

the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/

very recently

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

PartnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

PartsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

perprepositionUS /pɜːr/

for each

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.

poundsnounUS /paʊndz/

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

prehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/

belonging to or existing in times before recorded history

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

ranknounUS /ræŋk/

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/

new

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

SCIENCEnounUS /ˈsaɪəns/

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

scientifiction

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From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

seanounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

SerialadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriːəl/

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

SicilynounUS /ˈsɪsəli/

the Italian region on the island of Sicily

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

squareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

steelnounUS /stiːl/

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

sub-sea

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From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/

beneath the surface of the water

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

talenounUS /teɪl/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.

tellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

TwonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

vastadjectiveUS /væst/

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading During his latest venture below the sea level, Dr. Hartman discovered a prehistoric city--perhaps the Lost Atlantis.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

WhynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, then, should it be impossible to assume that there might be cities--even vast cities--submerged miles below the Pacific, for instance, and made habitable?

wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading But whatever else might be said, "The Green Girl" is a scientifiction classic that will rank with the best that have ever been published.

withaladverb

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Though it is a wild, exciting, fantastic tale, it is exceedingly plausible withal.

withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading (A Serial in Two Parts) Part I _In a very recent issue of_ SCIENCE AND INVENTION _Dr. Hartman tells of the amazing discoveries he has made in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Sicily, when he went below the sea in his newly constructed steel diving bell, which was designed to withstand a pressure of 2,500 pounds per square inch or a sub-sea depth of about 5,000 feet.

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