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Chapter I
_A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts. He lives or dies by what the facts are. Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled. "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony. "You speak of discipline.
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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You speak of discipline.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.”
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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 _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
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From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
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From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
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From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
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From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He lives or dies by what the facts are.
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From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
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From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
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From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He lives or dies by what the facts are.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You speak of discipline.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
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From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He lives or dies by what the facts are.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
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From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You speak of discipline.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He lives or dies by what the facts are.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You speak of discipline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _A man acts on what he believes the facts are, not on the facts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I know it's a lousy, fouled-up situation, commander," he said with evident irony.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now sometimes you don't have time to correct a man's beliefs, yet he must act correctly...._ The aging little psychologist looked down at the captain's insignia on his sleeve and scowled.
