Chapter 3 of In the Sphere of Time is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of In the Sphere of Time is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I understand perfectly." Roya dismissed him. Rok cut in. "See here, Roya--" "Let it go!" Toka ordered edgily.
Chapter 3 of In the Sphere of Time is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading “Rok cut in.”
having lost your job
From this reading “Roya dismissed him.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “"See here, Roya--" "Let it go!"”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"See here, Roya--" "Let it go!"”
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Toka ordered edgily.”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “"I understand perfectly."”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “"See here, Roya--" "Let it go!"”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “"I understand perfectly."”
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In this reading “"I understand perfectly."”
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separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Rok cut in.
having lost your job
From this reading Roya dismissed him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Toka ordered edgily.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "See here, Roya--" "Let it go!"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "See here, Roya--" "Let it go!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Roya dismissed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I understand perfectly."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rok cut in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "See here, Roya--" "Let it go!"
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "See here, Roya--" "Let it go!"
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Toka ordered edgily.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "I understand perfectly."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rok cut in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roya dismissed him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See here, Roya--" "Let it go!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Toka ordered edgily.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand perfectly."
Chapter 3 of In the Sphere of Time by Ray Palmer holds 401 sentences, grouped into 81 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 3 holds 401 sentences of In the Sphere of Time, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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