Chapter 6 of The Runaway Asteroid is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Runaway Asteroid is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions. “I didn’t do anything to it. I don’t know what happened to it,” answered Zip. “I suppose it malfunctioned. Lucky for us.”
Chapter 6 of The Runaway Asteroid is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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.
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading ““What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ““What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.”
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “I don’t know what happened to it,” answered Zip.”
occurring by chance
From this reading “Lucky for us.””
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading ““What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.”
past form of “malfunction” — fail to function or function improperly
From this reading ““I suppose it malfunctioned.”
close with a zipper
From this reading “I don’t know what happened to it,” answered Zip.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I don’t know what happened to it,” answered Zip.
any thing at all
From this reading “I didn’t do anything to it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I didn’t do anything to it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don’t know what happened to it,” answered Zip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lucky for us.”
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I don’t know what happened to it,” answered Zip.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t do anything to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I didn’t do anything to it.
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 what happened to it,” answered Zip.
occurring by chance
From this reading Lucky for us.”
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
past form of “malfunction” — fail to function or function improperly
From this reading “I suppose it malfunctioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose it malfunctioned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What did you do to that machine that was chasing us?” asked another of St. George’s companions.
close with a zipper
From this reading I don’t know what happened to it,” answered Zip.
Chapter 6 of The Runaway Asteroid by Michael D. Cooper holds 405 sentences, grouped into 81 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 6 holds 405 sentences of The Runaway Asteroid, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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