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Chapter IV

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"Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.
One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.
These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.
No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.
Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.
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Nomad

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of Nomad is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.
Line 2
One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.
/wʌn ʌv sɪks ˈsɪmələr ˈmɑːdəlz pleɪst ɪn ðə ˈʌpər ˈkwɑːdrənt ʌv ðə ʃɪp/
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These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.
Line 4
No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.
/noʊ ˈɑːrməmənt æz pɜːr əˈɡriːmənts ˈʌndər ðə ˈɪrɑːs ˈkɑːnfərəns/
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Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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accommodate verb US /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading “Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.”

agreements noun US /əˈɡriːmənts/

plural of “agreement” — the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading “No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.”

armament noun US /ˈɑːrməmənt/

weaponry used by military or naval force

From this reading “No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.”

Eros noun US /ˈɪrɑːs/

(Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid

From this reading “No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.”

Martian noun US /ˈmɑːrʃən/

imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading “"Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.”

models noun US /ˈmɑːdəlz/

plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading “One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.”

ninety adjective US /ˈnaɪnti/

being ten more than eighty

From this reading “Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.”

quadrant noun US /ˈkwɑːdrənt/

a quarter of the circumference of a circle

From this reading “One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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hundred million noun + noun

In this reading “These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.”

ninety days adjective + noun

In this reading “Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.”

million mile noun + noun

In this reading “These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.”

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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 Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

agreementsnounUS /əˈɡriːmənts/

plural of “agreement” — the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

armamentnounUS /ˈɑːrməmənt/

weaponry used by military or naval force

From this reading No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.

atmosphobia

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From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

avoirduphobia

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From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

classnounUS /klæs/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.

craftnounUS /kræft/

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

ErosnounUS /ˈɪrɑːs/

(Greek mythology) god of love; son of Aphrodite; identified with Roman Cupid

From this reading No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.

flightnounUS /flaɪt/

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

ForenounUS /fɔːr/

front part of a vessel or aircraft

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

freeverbUS /friː/

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

gravities

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

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/

ten 10s

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.

lifeship

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

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

Mardinex

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

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

MartiannounUS /ˈmɑːrʃən/

imaginary people who live on the planet Mars

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

milenounUS /maɪl/

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/

plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.

ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/

being ten more than eighty

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

perprepositionUS /pɜːr/

for each

From this reading No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.

periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/

an amount of time

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.

possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

quadrantnounUS /ˈkwɑːdrənt/

a quarter of the circumference of a circle

From this reading One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.

shipverbUS /ʃɪp/

transport commercially

From this reading One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.

shipsnounUS /ʃɪps/

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.

spacenounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

Terran

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

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

tripnounUS /trɪp/

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading These ships are capable of four gravities, Terran, and are capable of making the one hundred million mile trip.

typenounUS /taɪp/

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading "Fore lifeship--standard type from Martian space craft of the _Mardinex_ class.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading No armament as per agreements under the Eros Conference.

upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/

the topmost one of two

From this reading One of six similar models placed in the upper quadrant of the ship.

Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Will accommodate thirty passengers for a period of ninety days, Terran without discomfort other than atmosphobia and the possibility of avoirduphobia if the distance demands free flight for any period of time.

Chapter 4 of Nomad by George O. (George Oliver) Smith holds 427 sentences, grouped into 86 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.

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Chapter 4 holds 427 sentences of Nomad, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.

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