Chapter 2 of Narakan Rifles, About Face! is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Narakan Rifles, About Face! is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
* * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them. The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer." Norton took over. "You're an educated ... ah ... man, Goodman. You see what the problem is.
Chapter 2 of Narakan Rifles, About Face! is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/80 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading “"You're an educated ... ah ... man, Goodman.”
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading “The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."”
United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading “"You're an educated ... ah ... man, Goodman.”
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading “* * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.”
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “* * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.”
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading “You see what the problem is.”
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading “The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."”
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading “* * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.”
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In this reading “The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."”
In this reading “* * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.”
In this reading “The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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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 The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're an educated ... ah ... man, Goodman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You're an educated ... ah ... man, Goodman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading "You're an educated ... ah ... man, Goodman.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
divisible by two
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)
From this reading "You're an educated ... ah ... man, Goodman.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see what the problem is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
and nothing more
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
for more time
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You're an educated ... ah ... man, Goodman.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norton took over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
above and across; more than
From this reading Norton took over.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading You see what the problem is.
plural of “reinforcement” — a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see what the problem is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Norton took over.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Major Chapelle was impatient, "That's right, Reverend, there's too many of them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You see what the problem is.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The garrison just isn't big enough to hold everything and it's too far back to Earth for us to expect any reinforcements for a year or even longer."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see what the problem is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're an educated ... ah ... man, Goodman.
Chapter 2 of Narakan Rifles, About Face! by George H. (George Henry) Smith holds 404 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 2 holds 404 sentences of Narakan Rifles, About Face!, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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