Chapter 1 of Vanishing Point is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Vanishing Point is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable. But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That? Oh, that's a perspective machine. Well, not exactly, but that's what I call it. No, I don't know how it works.
Chapter 1 of Vanishing Point is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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time without end
From this reading “_In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.”
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading “But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “_In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.”
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?”
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading “_In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.”
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 “But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?”
impossible to achieve
From this reading “_In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.”
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading “_In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.”
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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 But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Well, not exactly, but that's what I call it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, I don't know how it works.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Well, not exactly, but that's what I call it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, I don't know how it works.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Well, not exactly, but that's what I call it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
time without end
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, not exactly, but that's what I call it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No, I don't know how it works.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Oh, that's a perspective machine.
not any; not one
From this reading No, I don't know how it works.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well, not exactly, but that's what I call it.
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, that's a perspective machine.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oh, that's a perspective machine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
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 But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
impossible to achieve
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading _In perspective, theoretically the vanishing point is at infinity, and therefore unattainable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But reality is different; vanishment occurs a lot sooner than theory suggests ..._ That?
(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 Well, not exactly, but that's what I call it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Well, not exactly, but that's what I call it.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading No, I don't know how it works.
Chapter 1 of Vanishing Point by C. C. (Charles Clarence) Beck holds 151 sentences, grouped into 31 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 1 holds 151 sentences of Vanishing Point, unabridged, divided into 31 reading sections.
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