Chapter 24 of Project Daedalus is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 24 of Project Daedalus is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance. Yuri Androv assessed him in turn. It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead. Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over. "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
Chapter 24 of Project Daedalus is here in full — 406 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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past form of “assess” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading “Yuri Androv assessed him in turn.”
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading “"Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.”
the corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president)
From this reading “Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.”
without a flaw
From this reading “"Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.”
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading “Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.”
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading “Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.”
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “"Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.”
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
From this reading “Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.”
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.
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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 Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
at or in the front
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yuri Androv assessed him in turn.
past form of “assess” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading Yuri Androv assessed him in turn.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
the corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president)
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
without a flaw
From this reading "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yuri Androv assessed him in turn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
without good reason
From this reading "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
above and across; more than
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yuri Andreevich Androv, I presume," he said in flawless Russian, bowing lightly.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Tanzan Mino patted a colonel-general on the shoulder and headed over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Yuri Androv assessed him in turn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one look, but they both knew there was trouble ahead.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now the CEO looked his way, sizing him up with a quick glance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yuri Androv assessed him in turn.
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