Chapter 2 of Advance Agent is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Advance Agent is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally. "Right here." "Can you talk?" "Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake." "Can you give us a summary?"
Chapter 2 of Advance Agent is here in full — 456 sentences across 92 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/91 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “"Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake."”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “"Can you give us a summary?"”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.”
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading “Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “"Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake."”
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading “"Can you give us a summary?"”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “"Can you talk?"”
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In this reading “"Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake."”
In this reading “Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.”
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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 "Can you give us a summary?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you talk?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Can you give us a summary?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Right here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
above and across; more than
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right here."
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dan rolled over, lay on his back and spoke sub-vocally.
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading "Can you give us a summary?"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Can you talk?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Can you give us a summary?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said Dan, "if I can stay awake."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you talk?"
Chapter 2 of Advance Agent by Christopher Anvil holds 456 sentences, grouped into 92 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 456 sentences of Advance Agent, unabridged, divided into 92 reading sections.
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