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The radio ghost

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The radio ghost is here in full — 722 sentences across 145 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Author of The Malignant Entity.”
This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.
The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.
There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.
Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The radio ghost

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The radio ghost is here in full — 722 sentences across 145 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/144 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Author ofThe Malignant Entity.”
/ˈɔːθər ʌv ðə məˈlɪɡnənt ˈentəti/
Line 2
This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.
/ðɪs rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl ˈstɔːri meɪd soʊ ˈprɪnsɪpli baɪ ðə fækt ðæt ˈreɪdioʊ ˈentərz ˈɪntuː ɪt ɪz wʌn ʌv ðə moʊst ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs wiː hæv ˈevər red/
Line 3
The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.
/ðə best pɑːrt əˈbaʊt ðə ˈstɔːri ˌhaʊˈevər ɪz ðæt ðə ˈreɪdioʊ ˈprɪnsəpəlz θruːˈaʊt ðə ˈstɔːri ɑːr kwaɪt ˈækjərət/
Line 4
There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.
/ðer ɪz ˈnʌθɪŋ fænˈtæstɪk əˈbaʊt ɪt ənd ðə θɪŋ kæn biː ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd baɪ ˈeni ɡʊd ˈreɪdioʊ mæn təˈdeɪ/
Line 5
Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

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.

accurate adjective US /ˈækjərət/

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading “The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.”

breathtaking adjective US /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/

tending to cause suspension of regular breathing

From this reading “Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.”

duplicated verb US /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd/

past form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again

From this reading “There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.”

enters verb US /ˈentərz/

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading “This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.”

Entity noun US /ˈentəti/

that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

From this reading “Author of “The Malignant Entity.””

Malignant adjective US /məˈlɪɡnənt/

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading “Author of “The Malignant Entity.””

principally adverb US /ˈprɪnsɪpli/

for the most part

From this reading “This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.”

radio noun US /ˈreɪdioʊ/

medium for communication

From this reading “This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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most ingenious adverb + adjective

In this reading “This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.”

enters into verb + particle counted as “enter into”

In this reading “This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.”

best part noun + noun

In this reading “The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.”

remarkable story adjective + noun

In this reading “This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.

accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of “The Malignant Entity.”

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.

breathtakingadjectiveUS /ˈbreθteɪkɪŋ/

tending to cause suspension of regular breathing

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

duplicatedverbUS /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪd/

past form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

entersverbUS /ˈentərz/

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

EntitynounUS /ˈentəti/

that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

From this reading Author of “The Malignant Entity.”

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/

ludicrously odd

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.

ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

MalignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/

dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

From this reading Author of “The Malignant Entity.”

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/

of an obscure nature

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of “The Malignant Entity.”

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.

principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/

for the most part

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.

radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/

medium for communication

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/

unusual or striking

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

scientifiction

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

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

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 This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Author of “The Malignant Entity.”

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The best part about the story, however, is that the radio principles throughout the story are quite accurate.

todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/

the present time or age

From this reading There is nothing fantastic about it, and the thing can be duplicated by any good radio man today.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This remarkable story, made so principally by the fact that radio enters into it, is one of the most ingenious we have ever read.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Here, then, is a scientifiction story, thrilling, mysterious, and breathtaking, that we know you will enjoy.

Chapter 1 of The radio ghost by Otis Adelbert Kline holds 722 sentences, grouped into 145 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 722 sentences of The radio ghost, unabridged, divided into 145 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of The radio ghost by Otis Adelbert Kline exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 722 sentences, grouped into 145 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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Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

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About 60 minutes of reading across 145 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in The radio ghost

Words and structures a reader meets early in The radio ghost, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Author
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The radio ghost; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Malignant
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The radio ghost; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Entity
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The radio ghost; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Remarkable
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The radio ghost; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.