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Exploiter's End

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Exploiter's End is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By James Causey • Curated US English Learning Edition
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[Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.
It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.
"See?"
Harvey's freckled face was smug.
"He rates an easy hundred and ten.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Exploiter's End

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Exploiter's End is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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[Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.
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It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.
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"See?"
/siː/
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Harvey's freckled face was smug.
/ˈhɑːrviz ˈfrekəld feɪs wɑːz smʌɡ/
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"He rates an easy hundred and ten.
/hiː reɪts æn ˈiːzi ˈhʌndrəd ənd ten/

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antennae noun US /ænˈteni/

plural of “antenna” — an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

From this reading “It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
denoted verb US /dɪˈnoʊtəd/

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading “It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.”

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Harvey's noun US /ˈhɑːrviz/

possessive form of “harvey” — English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading “Harvey's freckled face was smug.”

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installing noun US /ˌɪnˈstɔːlɪŋ/

the act of installing something (as equipment)

From this reading “It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.”

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pliant adjective US /ˈplaɪənt/

capable of being influenced or formed

From this reading “It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.”

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smug adjective US /smʌɡ/

marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

From this reading “Harvey's freckled face was smug.”

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studs noun US /stʌdz/

plural of “stud” — a man who is virile and sexually active

From this reading “It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.”

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termites noun US /ˈtɜːrmaɪts/

plural of “termite” — whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood

From this reading “[Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.”

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freckled face adjective + noun

In this reading “Harvey's freckled face was smug.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "He rates an easy hundred and ten.

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antennaenounUS /ænˈteni/

plural of “antenna” — an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/

weapons considered collectively

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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CANmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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DRIVEverbUS /draɪv/

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "He rates an easy hundred and ten.

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effortnounUS /ˈefərt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Harvey's freckled face was smug.

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FARadverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/

shining unsteadily

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/

relating to or covered with or resembling freckles

From this reading Harvey's freckled face was smug.

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glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/

highly enthusiastic

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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Harvey'snounUS /ˈhɑːrviz/

possessive form of “harvey” — English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)

From this reading Harvey's freckled face was smug.

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HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He rates an easy hundred and ten.

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HOW

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading "He rates an easy hundred and ten.

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installingnounUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːlɪŋ/

the act of installing something (as equipment)

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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IT'S

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From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
lambentadjective

softly bright or radiant

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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LIMITnounUS /ˈlɪmət/

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/

sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
PEOPLEnounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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pliantadjectiveUS /ˈplaɪənt/

capable of being influenced or formed

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ratesnounUS /reɪts/

a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

From this reading "He rates an easy hundred and ten.

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SAMEadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

Velmora curated lexicon
screwsnounUS /skruːz/

plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

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SeeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "See?"

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Sidenote

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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smugadjectiveUS /smʌɡ/

marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

From this reading Harvey's freckled face was smug.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
studsnounUS /stʌdz/

plural of “stud” — a man who is virile and sexually active

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
tennounUS /ten/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "He rates an easy hundred and ten.

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TermnounUS /tɜːrm/

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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TERMITESnounUS /ˈtɜːrmaɪts/

plural of “termite” — whitish soft-bodied ant-like social insect that feeds on wood

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THEMpronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
THERE'S

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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tighteningnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/

the act of making something tighter

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
time-studied

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Harvey's freckled face was smug.

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WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
yellowadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading It moved with a pliant, liquid grace, its four arms flickering over the instrument panel, installing studs, tightening screws, its antennae glowing with the lambent yellow that denoted an agony of effort.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
YOUpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading [Sidenote: _PEOPLE OR TERMITES, IT'S ALL THE SAME._ _THERE'S A LIMIT TO HOW FAR YOU CAN DRIVE THEM!_] We time-studied the Term.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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