Unexplored!

Chapter V

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His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

His lean body suddenly grew tense.

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Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Unexplored! is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

WITH THE AIR PATROL "Signal them!" chorused the three boys, acting on Norris's suggestion, (flashing their distress with their pocket mirrors), while Long Lester stood measuring the flight of the aeroplane. His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm. In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation. Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most. His lean body suddenly grew tense.

Unexplored!

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Unexplored! is here in full — 108 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

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In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

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Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

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His lean body suddenly grew tense.

/hɪz liːn ˈbɑːdi ˈsʌdənli ɡruː tens/

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bluish adjective US /ˈbluːɪʃ/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.”

glinting adjective US /ˈɡlɪntɪŋ/

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading “In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.”

measuring noun US /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading “WITH THE AIR PATROL "Signal them!" chorused the three boys, acting on Norris's suggestion, (flashing their distress with their pocket mirrors), while Long Lester stood measuring the flight of the aeroplane.”

mirrors noun US /ˈmɪrərz/

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

Norris's noun US /ˈnɔːrəsɪz/

possessive form of “norris” — United States writer (1870-1902)

patrol noun US /pəˈtroʊl/

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

practiced adjective US /ˈpræktəst/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading “His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.”

prospector noun US /ˈprɔːspektər/

someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading “Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.”

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practiced eye adjective + noun

In this reading “His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.”

grew tense verb + noun counted as “grow tense”

In this reading “His lean body suddenly grew tense.”

altogether unlike adverb + adjective

In this reading “His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.”

In fact preposition + noun

in reality or actuality

In this reading “In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.”

WITH THE AIR preposition + article + noun counted as “with … air”

In this reading “WITH THE AIR PATROL "Signal them!" chorused the three boys, acting on Norris's suggestion, (flashing their distress with their pocket mirrors), while Long Lester stood measuring the flight of the aeroplane.”

three boys noun + noun counted as “three boy”

Like most verb + particle

In this reading “Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading WITH THE AIR PATROL "Signal them!" chorused the three boys, acting on Norris's suggestion, (flashing their distress with their pocket mirrors), while Long Lester stood measuring the flight of the aeroplane.

aeroplanenoun

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

AIRnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

backwoodsmen

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From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

bluishadjectiveUS /ˈbluːɪʃ/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading His lean body suddenly grew tense.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

chorused

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detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/

perceived or discerned

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/

psychological suffering

explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

eyenounUS /aɪ/

the organ of sight

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

factnounUS /fækt/

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

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

feltverbUS /felt/

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/

a short vivid experience

flightnounUS /flaɪt/

a formation of aircraft in flight

forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

foretells

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From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

glacial-polished

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From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

glintingadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪntɪŋ/

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

grewverbUS /ɡruː/

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading His lean body suddenly grew tense.

hazenounUS /heɪz/

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

leanverbUS /liːn/

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading His lean body suddenly grew tense.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

Lester

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LikeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

LongadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

mirrorsnounUS /ˈmɪrərz/

plural of “mirror” — polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

Norris'snounUS /ˈnɔːrəsɪz/

possessive form of “norris” — United States writer (1870-1902)

NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

PATROLnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/

someone who explores an area for mineral deposits

From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

rosenounUS /roʊz/

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

SignalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

slopesnounUS /sloʊps/

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

stormverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/

happening unexpectedly

From this reading His lean body suddenly grew tense.

suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/

an idea that is suggested

sunnounUS /sʌn/

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

tensenounUS /tens/

a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time

From this reading His lean body suddenly grew tense.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Like most backwoodsmen, the old prospector said the least when he felt the most.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His practiced eye also detected a faint bluish haze that rose behind the ridge at the North,--a haze altogether unlike that which foretells a storm.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading In fact, the sun glinting from the wings of the giant wings and from the glacial-polished slopes beneath forbade that explanation.

WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

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