Chapter 5 of Deathworld is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 5 of Deathworld is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement. "Just for a few minutes, Meta. I have my gun so you will be safe here. I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right." Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
Chapter 5 of Deathworld is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading “Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.”
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading “Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.”
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading “Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.”
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “I have my gun so you will be safe here.”
possessive form of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.”
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading “I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."”
with reluctance
From this reading “Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.”
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading “Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.”
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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 "Just for a few minutes, Meta.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Just for a few minutes, Meta.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Just for a few minutes, Meta.
made afraid
From this reading Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
possessive form of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
and nothing more
From this reading "Just for a few minutes, Meta.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Just for a few minutes, Meta.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
above and across; more than
From this reading Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
with reluctance
From this reading Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Meta looked frightened, but Kerk nodded in solemn agreement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reluctantly Meta passed over the clip and cleared the charge in the gun's chamber.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I think I know what Jason has in mind, and from personal experience I'm afraid he is right."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have my gun so you will be safe here.
Chapter 5 of Deathworld by Harry Harrison holds 413 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 5 holds 413 sentences of Deathworld, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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