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Chapter XXVIII

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Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.
Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN 7:12 A.M.
"Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.
"The son of a bitch lied.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Project Cyclops

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter 28 of Project Cyclops is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.
Line 2
Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.
Line 3
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN 7:12 A.M.
Line 4
"Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.
Line 5
"The son of a bitch lied.
/ðə sʌn ʌv ə bɪtʃ laɪd/

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Bates verb US /beɪts/

third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

From this reading “Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.”

bitch noun US /bɪtʃ/

an unpleasant difficulty

From this reading “"The son of a bitch lied.”

chaos noun US /ˈkeɪɑːs/

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading “"Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.”

countdown noun US /ˈkaʊntdaʊn/

counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)

From this reading “Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.”

impotent adjective US /ˈɪmpətənt/

lacking power or ability

From this reading “Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.”

lied noun US /laɪd/

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading “"Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.”

monitor verb US /ˈmɑːnətər/

keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance

From this reading “"Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.”

scroll noun US /skroʊl/

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading “Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

glance at verb + particle

In this reading “"Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.”

living quarters noun + noun

housing available for people to live in

In this reading “Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.”

in Command preposition + noun

In this reading “"Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.”

All words in this reading · 68

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

12

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

From this reading CHAPTER EIGHTEEN 7:12 A.M.

7

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

From this reading CHAPTER EIGHTEEN 7:12 A.M.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

Armont

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

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

BatesverbUS /beɪts/

third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

BillnounUS /bɪl/

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

bitchnounUS /bɪtʃ/

an unpleasant difficulty

From this reading "The son of a bitch lied.

chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER EIGHTEEN 7:12 A.M.

CommandnounUS /kəˈmænd/

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/

being joined in close association

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

countdownnounUS /ˈkaʊntdaʊn/

counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

Dore

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

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/

earlier in time; previously

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

EIGHTEENadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/

being one more than seventeen

From this reading CHAPTER EIGHTEEN 7:12 A.M.

emptyverbUS /ˈempti/

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

Fujitsu

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

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

Hansen

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

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/

lacking power or ability

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

liednounUS /laɪd/

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading CHAPTER EIGHTEEN 7:12 A.M.

MinutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

monitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/

keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

Peretz

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

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

Ramirez

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

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

scrollnounUS /skroʊl/

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

sonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading "The son of a bitch lied.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

tombnounUS /tuːm/

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/

move through by or as by digging

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

TVnounUS /ˈtiːˈviː/

broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Hansen lied," Ramirez was saying as he took one last glance at the snowy TV monitor, which moments earlier had shown the chaos in Command.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then, with Armont on point and leading the way, they headed through the tunnel that connected Bill Bates' office to the living quarters.

workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Minutes later Command sat as empty as a tomb, impotent and useless as the countdown continued to scroll, the Fujitsu working the will of Dore Peretz.

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