Chapter 15 of Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 15 of Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!" Tom exclaimed. "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues." His father nodded. "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
Chapter 15 of Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung is here in full — 152 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading “MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"”
someone who works underwater
From this reading “MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"”
plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading “MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"”
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading “MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"”
of or relating to the sea
From this reading “"For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"”
plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading “"He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."”
beneath the surface of the sea
From this reading “MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"”
any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
From this reading “MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"”
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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 MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
later than; following
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
someone who works underwater
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
plural of “dos” — the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Tom exclaimed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father nodded.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
of or relating to the sea
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading His father nodded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
male cat
From this reading Tom exclaimed.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "For the first time, man might become a _truly marine creature_!"
beneath the surface of the sea
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He wouldn't be subjected to any antiosmosis troubles with his body tissues."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MOUNTAIN HIKE "After adequate doses of your space vitamin, Dad, a skin diver could tackle almost any undersea job in my hydrolung!"
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