Chapter 1 of The Land of the Changing Sun is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Land of the Changing Sun is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open. “Where are we?” asked Thorndyke in a whisper. “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily. I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car. My God, old man!
Chapter 1 of The Land of the Changing Sun is here in full — 150 sentences across 30 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 3/30 · 5 reading units · Lines 11–15
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draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading ““I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.”
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading ““I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading ““I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.”
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading “In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading ““Where are we?” asked Thorndyke in a whisper.”
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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 In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
later than; following
From this reading I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Where are we?” asked Thorndyke in a whisper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Where are we?” asked Thorndyke in a whisper.
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading My God, old man!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My God, old man!
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My God, old man!
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My God, old man!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I can't remember much after the professor fell from the car.
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Where are we?” asked Thorndyke in a whisper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I don't know;” Johnston answered, “getting nearer to the earth, for we can breathe more easily.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a moment he was rewarded by seeing the eyes of the latter slowly open.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Where are we?” asked Thorndyke in a whisper.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where are we?” asked Thorndyke in a whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “Where are we?” asked Thorndyke in a whisper.
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