Chapter 4 of Through the Air to the North Pole is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Through the Air to the North Pole is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark! What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper. "Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark. "Quick, Washington! Put out the lights!
Chapter 4 of Through the Air to the North Pole is here in full — 175 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading “A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!”
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading “What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.”
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading “Put out the lights!”
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading “A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.”
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading “"Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading “"Quick, Washington!”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading “What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.”
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Put out the lights!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Put out the lights!
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Put out the lights!
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Quick, Washington!
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark.
try to get or reach
From this reading A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "Sounded like some one at the door," replied Mark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PLAN TO SEEK THE NORTH POLE "Hark!
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading "Quick, Washington!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading What was that?" exclaimed Professor Henderson in a hoarse whisper.
Chapter 4 of Through the Air to the North Pole by Roy Rockwood holds 175 sentences, grouped into 35 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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