Chapter 7 of Son of Power is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 7 of Son of Power is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin. In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
Chapter 7 of Son of Power is here in full — 185 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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 “_The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.”
make up
From this reading “_The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.”
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading “_The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.”
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading “In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.”
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading “In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.”
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading “_The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.”
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading “_The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.”
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading “In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.”
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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 _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
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 _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
make up
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
divisible by two
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
a young female
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
small evergreen trees or shrubs with aromatic leaves
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
any competition
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
street names for heroin
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The Monster Kabuli_ Skag had learned, in finding Carlin, that it wasn't like a man in America finding the one particular and inimitable girl, not even if she were the _laurus nobilis_ and he the eagle of the same coin.
in or at the place that
From this reading In India, where people have pride of race, and time to keep it shining, there are formalities.
Chapter 7 of Son of Power by Will Levington Comfort holds 185 sentences, grouped into 37 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 7 holds 185 sentences of Son of Power, unabridged, divided into 37 reading sections.
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