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The tunnel thru the air

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The tunnel thru the air is here in full — 193 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.
He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.
Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.
After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.
Texarkana, Texas.
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The tunnel thru the air

Chapter VII

Chapter 7 of The tunnel thru the air is here in full — 193 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/38 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.
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He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.
/hiː æskt ˈwɔːltərz ædˈvaɪs əˈbaʊt ˈsendɪŋ æn ˈɑːrtəkəl tuː ˈwɔːltərz ˈfɑːðər ɪn rɪˈɡɑːrd tuː hɪz ˈfjuːtʃər priˈdɪkʃənz beɪst ɑːn ðə ˈbaɪbəl/
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Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.
/ˈwɔːltər θɔːt ɪt ðə ˌɑːpərˈtuːn taɪm ɪn vjuː ʌv ðə fækt ðæt hɪz ˈfɑːðər hæd ˈkɑːnfədəns ɪn ˈrɑːbərt/
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After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.
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Texarkana, Texas.
/ˌteksɑːrˈkænə ˈteksəs/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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cycle noun US /ˈsaɪkəl/

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading “After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.”

discoveries noun US /dɪˈskʌvəriz/

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading “Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.”

forecast verb US /ˈfɔːrkæst/

predict in advance

From this reading “After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.”

markets noun US /ˈmɑːrkəts/

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading “After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.”

opportune adjective US /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

From this reading “Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.”

predictions noun US /priˈdɪkʃənz/

plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading “He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.”

Texarkana noun US /ˌteksɑːrˈkænə/

a town in northeast Texas adjacent to Texarkana, Arkansas

From this reading “Texarkana, Texas.”

Walter's noun US /ˈwɔːltərz/

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading “He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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opportune time adjective + noun

In this reading “Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.”

new discoveries adjective + noun counted as “new discovery”

In this reading “Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.”

plans for verb + particle counted as “plan for”

In this reading “Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.”

make money verb + noun

In this reading “After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.”

in regard preposition + noun

In this reading “He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.”

in view preposition + noun

In this reading “Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.”

worked out verb + adjective counted as “work out”

come up with

In this reading “Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.”

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/

having a base

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

cyclenounUS /ˈsaɪkəl/

an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/

recognizable; marked

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

factnounUS /fækt/

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

From this reading Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/

predict in advance

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

how

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From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.

Kennelworth

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

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

From this reading Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

plansnounUS /plænz/

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

predictionsnounUS /priˈdɪkʃənz/

plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

TexarkananounUS /ˌteksɑːrˈkænə/

a town in northeast Texas adjacent to Texarkana, Arkansas

From this reading Texarkana, Texas.

TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Texarkana, Texas.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading After he had worked out his cycle theory according to the Bible, and decided that he could forecast the markets and make money, he wrote to Mr. Kennelworth, his employer.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

toldverbUS /toʊld/

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Walter thought it the opportune time, in view of the fact that his father had confidence in Robert.

WalternounUS /ˈwɔːltər/

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/

possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading He asked Walter's advice about sending an article to Walter's father in regard to his future predictions based on the Bible.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

wroteverbUS /roʊt/

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Robert wrote to Walter in New York and told him about his plans for the future; how well he was getting along, about his new discoveries and how he had worked out the future from the Bible.

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