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Slave Planet

Chapter I

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_This book is fiction.
No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.
... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.
But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!
As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.
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Slave Planet

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Slave Planet is here in full — 450 sentences across 90 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/90 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_This book is fiction.
/ðɪs bʊk ɪz ˈfɪkʃən/
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No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.
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... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.
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But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!
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As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

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.

coincidental adjective US /koʊˌɪnsəˈdentəl/

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading “No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.”

Confederation noun US /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading “... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.”

fast-paced adjective US /ˌfæstˈpeɪst/

of communication that proceeds rapidly

From this reading “As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.”

herein adverb US /hɪˈrɪn/

in this place or thing or document

From this reading “No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.”

outlawed adjective US /ˈaʊtlɔːd/

contrary to or forbidden by law

From this reading “But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!”

reptilian noun US /repˈtɪljən/

any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

From this reading “But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!”

shattering adjective US /ˈʃætərɪŋ/

seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering

From this reading “As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.”

today's noun US /təˈdeɪz/

possessive form of “today” — the present time or age

From this reading “As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.”

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.

precious metals adjective + noun counted as “precious metal”

any of the less common and valuable metals often used to make coins or jewelry

In this reading “But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!”

most original adverb + adjective

In this reading “As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.”

first hints adjective + noun counted as “first hint”

In this reading “As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.”

in the world preposition + article + noun counted as “in … world”

In this reading “No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.”

any person adjective + noun

In this reading “No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.”

young writers adjective + noun counted as “young writer”

In this reading “As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.”

think about verb + particle

have on one's mind, think about actively

In this reading “No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.”

lived on verb + particle counted as “live on”

continue to live and avoid dying

In this reading “But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!”

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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 ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

AndeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

booknounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _This book is fiction.

borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

coincidentaladjectiveUS /koʊˌɪnsəˈdentəl/

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

ConfederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

deadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/

not to your liking

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

fast-pacedadjectiveUS /ˌfæstˈpeɪst/

of communication that proceeds rapidly

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading _This book is fiction.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

Fruyling's

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From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

galaxy-wide

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From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/

in this place or thing or document

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

hintsnounUS /hɪnts/

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _This book is fiction.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

keptadjectiveUS /kept/

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

Klass

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

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

linkverbUS /lɪŋk/

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

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

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/

plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

NodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

outlawedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlɔːd/

contrary to or forbidden by law

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/

bring forth or yield

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/

restricted to something

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

rareadjectiveUS /rer/

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

reptiliannounUS /repˈtɪljən/

any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/

determined

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/

possessing material wealth

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

shatteringadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərɪŋ/

seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

slavenounUS /sleɪv/

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

talenounUS /teɪl/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

Terran

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From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _This book is fiction.

thought-provokingadjective

stimulating interest or thought

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

ToparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

today'snounUS /təˈdeɪz/

possessive form of “today” — the present time or age

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading ... rich in the metals that kept the Terran Confederation going--one vital link in a galaxy-wide civilization.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading But the men of Fruyling's World lived on borrowed time, knowing that slavery was outlawed throughout the Confederation--and that only the slave labor of the reptilian natives could produce the precious metals the Confederation needed!

WhopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading No resemblance is intended between any character herein and any person, living or dead, any such resemblance it purely coincidental._ _Printed in the United States of America_ This moral tale is dedicated To Philip Klass Who will probably find it disagreeable But who will think about it: An occupation as cheering to the writer As it is rare in the world.

writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As the first hints of the truth about Fruyling's World emerge, the tension becomes unbearable--to be resolved only in the shattering climax of this fast-paced, thought-provoking story of one of today's most original young writers.

Chapter 1 of Slave Planet by Laurence M. Janifer holds 450 sentences, grouped into 90 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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