Chapter 7 of Address: Centauri is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter VII
Chapter 7 of Address: Centauri is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi. It upset his concepts too. A machine was a machine--a tool to be used. How could there ever be rapport? "One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.
Chapter 7 of Address: Centauri is here in full — 411 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “concept” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading “It upset his concepts too.”
of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons
From this reading “"One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.”
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading “"If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.”
relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
From this reading “"One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.”
a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
From this reading “How could there ever be rapport?”
apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
From this reading “"If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.”
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading “A machine was a machine--a tool to be used.”
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading “It upset his concepts too.”
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.
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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 A machine was a machine--a tool to be used.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A machine was a machine--a tool to be used.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
plural of “concept” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading It upset his concepts too.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could there ever be rapport?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons
From this reading "One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.
at any time
From this reading How could there ever be rapport?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It upset his concepts too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How could there ever be rapport?
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading "One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A machine was a machine--a tool to be used.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.
relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis
From this reading "One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.
a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
From this reading How could there ever be rapport?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
apparent communication from one mind to another without using sensory perceptions
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "One intelligence is electronic, the other organic.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A machine was a machine--a tool to be used.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It upset his concepts too.
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading A machine was a machine--a tool to be used.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading It upset his concepts too.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A machine was a machine--a tool to be used.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A machine was a machine--a tool to be used.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If there were two humans you'd call it telepathy," said Docchi.
Chapter 7 of Address: Centauri by F. L. (Floyd L.) Wallace holds 411 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 7 holds 411 sentences of Address: Centauri, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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