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Chapter 1 of A Matter of Taste is here in full — 558 sentences across 112 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386. Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762). Transcribed by Telepath Operator #842 765J (Tellus). First and Final Report. CASE CLOSING SYMBOL: AAA.
Chapter 1 of A Matter of Taste is here in full — 558 sentences across 112 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension
From this reading “CASE CLOSING SYMBOL: AAA.”
one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
From this reading “Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).”
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading “_When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.”
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading “Transcribed by Telepath Operator #842 765J (Tellus).”
using speech rather than writing
From this reading “Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).”
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading “_When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.”
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading “CASE CLOSING SYMBOL: AAA.”
recorded for broadcast
From this reading “Transcribed by Telepath Operator #842 765J (Tellus).”
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In this reading “Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).”
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From this reading Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).
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From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
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From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
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From this reading Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).
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From this reading Transcribed by Telepath Operator #842 765J (Tellus).
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From this reading Transcribed by Telepath Operator #842 765J (Tellus).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta associated with old age and hypertension
From this reading CASE CLOSING SYMBOL: AAA.
one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
From this reading Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First and Final Report.
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From this reading Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).
showing who or what does the action
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an occurrence of something
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).
the act of closing something
From this reading CASE CLOSING SYMBOL: AAA.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading First and Final Report.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First and Final Report.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Transcribed by Telepath Operator #842 765J (Tellus).
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading Transcribed by Telepath Operator #842 765J (Tellus).
using speech rather than writing
From this reading Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Oral report of Claims Adjuster Mark Atkinson (#384 762).
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From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading CASE CLOSING SYMBOL: AAA.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Transcribed by Telepath Operator #842 765J (Tellus).
(Roman mythology) goddess of the earth; protector of marriage and fertility; identified with Greek Gaea
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
recorded for broadcast
From this reading Transcribed by Telepath Operator #842 765J (Tellus).
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
at the time that
From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
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From this reading _When a planet turns in an insurance claim, it could run to more than real money._ CASE RL472 XYA 386.
Chapter 1 of A Matter of Taste by L. J., Jr. Stecher holds 558 sentences, grouped into 112 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 558 sentences of A Matter of Taste, unabridged, divided into 112 reading sections.
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