Chapter 2 of Out Like a Light 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.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Out Like a Light is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Understanding what happened," Burris said. "That's the trouble. You won't understand what happened. I don't understand it and neither does anybody else. So what do you think about it?"
Chapter 2 of Out Like a Light is here in full — 413 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “So what do you think about it?"”
any person at all
From this reading “I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “"Understanding what happened," Burris said.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “So what do you think about it?"”
a source of difficulty
From this reading “"That's the trouble.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “You won't understand what happened.”
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading “"Understanding what happened," Burris said.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So what do you think about it?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.
any person at all
From this reading I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Understanding what happened," Burris said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So what do you think about it?"
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Understanding what happened," Burris said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I don't understand it and neither does anybody else.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Understanding what happened," Burris said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So what do you think about it?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's the trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That's the trouble.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading So what do you think about it?"
a source of difficulty
From this reading "That's the trouble.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You won't understand what happened.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "Understanding what happened," Burris said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Understanding what happened," Burris said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You won't understand what happened.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You won't understand what happened.
Chapter 2 of Out Like a Light by Randall Garrett 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 2 holds 413 sentences of Out Like a Light, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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