Chapter 14 of Through Space to Mars is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 14 of Through Space to Mars is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence. "It doesn't seem so." "We are certainly in motion," declared Mr. Roumann. "See this dial?" He pointed to one near the steering wheel.
Chapter 14 of Through Space to Mars is here in full — 93 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading “"See this dial?"”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.”
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading “SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.”
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.”
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading “SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.”
having a point
From this reading “He pointed to one near the steering wheel.”
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading “He pointed to one near the steering wheel.”
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading “He pointed to one near the steering wheel.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
later than; following
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "We are certainly in motion," declared Mr. Roumann.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "We are certainly in motion," declared Mr. Roumann.
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading "See this dial?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It doesn't seem so."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pointed to one near the steering wheel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It doesn't seem so."
a small worthless amount
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "We are certainly in motion," declared Mr. Roumann.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He pointed to one near the steering wheel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He pointed to one near the steering wheel.
having a point
From this reading He pointed to one near the steering wheel.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We are certainly in motion," declared Mr. Roumann.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See this dial?"
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It doesn't seem so."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It doesn't seem so."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading He pointed to one near the steering wheel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He pointed to one near the steering wheel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "See this dial?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He pointed to one near the steering wheel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT MARS "Are we really in motion?" asked Jack, after a moment's silence.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading He pointed to one near the steering wheel.
Chapter 14 of Through Space to Mars by Roy Rockwood holds 93 sentences, grouped into 19 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 14 holds 93 sentences of Through Space to Mars, unabridged, divided into 19 reading sections.
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