Common Denominator
Common Denominator by John D. (John Dann) MacDonald is available here as the complete text, split into 57 reading sections of 5 sentences, each with audio and tap-to-define vocabulary.
Common Denominator by John D. (John Dann) MacDonald. Complete source text from Project Gutenberg eBook #51148.
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Common Denominator
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Is this the complete text of Common Denominator?
Yes. All 281 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #51148 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.
Which edition of Common Denominator is used?
Project Gutenberg eBook #51148, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.
How long does Common Denominator take to read?
About 23 minutes of reading across 57 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.
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Vocabulary met early in Common Denominator
Words and structures a reader meets early in Common Denominator, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Advanced
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- Races
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- Generally
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- Eager
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