Chapter 2 of Address: Centauri is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Address: Centauri is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet. "I'll get Jordan. I know I'll need arms." "Depends on what you mean," said Anti. "Both," said Docchi, smiling.
Chapter 2 of Address: Centauri is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
From this reading “"Depends on what you mean," said Anti.”
weapons considered collectively
From this reading “I know I'll need arms."”
in an awkward manner
From this reading “Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.”
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading “Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.”
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading “"Depends on what you mean," said Anti.”
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading “"I'll get Jordan.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “I know I'll need arms."”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “"Both," said Docchi, smiling.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
be contingent on
In this reading “"Depends on what you mean," said Anti.”
rise to one's feet
In this reading “Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
From this reading "Depends on what you mean," said Anti.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I know I'll need arms."
in an awkward manner
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Both," said Docchi, smiling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "Depends on what you mean," said Anti.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'll get Jordan.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know I'll need arms."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll get Jordan.
a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan
From this reading "I'll get Jordan.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know I'll need arms."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Depends on what you mean," said Anti.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I know I'll need arms."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
on one occasion
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Depends on what you mean," said Anti.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Both," said Docchi, smiling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Docchi got up awkwardly but he wasn't clumsy once he was on his feet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Depends on what you mean," said Anti.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Depends on what you mean," said Anti.
Chapter 2 of Address: Centauri by F. L. (Floyd L.) Wallace holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 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 2 holds 412 sentences of Address: Centauri, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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