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Chapter I

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This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.
Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
_Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.
Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Step IV

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Step IV is here in full — 409 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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Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.
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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.

Caesar noun US /ˈsiːzər/

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

copyright noun US /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”

publication noun US /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”

rape verb US /reɪp/

force (someone) to have sex against their will

From this reading “Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.”

recalling verb US /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading “Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.”

research noun US /riˈsɜːrtʃ/

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”

seduction noun US /sɪˈdʌkʃən/

enticing someone astray from right behavior

From this reading “Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.”

uncover verb US /ənˈkʌvər/

remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body

From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”

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.

first time adjective + noun

In this reading “Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.”

any evidence adjective + noun

In this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”

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1

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From this reading _Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.

1960

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From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.

2

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From this reading _Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.

3

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From this reading _Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading _Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.

AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

surprising greatly

From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading _Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

Ariovistus

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

barbarum

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

couldn't

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

esse

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

etext

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From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.

evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.

hairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

Hominem

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

iracundum

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

Juba

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

Julius

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.

laesa

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

planverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading _Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.

preferverbUS /prəˈfɜːr/

like better; value more highly

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.

publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

rapeverbUS /reɪp/

force (someone) to have sex against their will

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/

restored to a new condition

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

seductionnounUS /sɪˈdʌkʃən/

enticing someone astray from right behavior

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

seemverbUS /siːm/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

spacemen

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

StepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Step.

StepsnounUS /steps/

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading _Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.

StoriesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — 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 This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.

temerarium

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

Terran

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading _Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.

UnounUS /juː/

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/

remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body

From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.

unpinned

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From this reading Then she moved on to...._ The first time Juba saw him, she couldn't help recalling the description of Ariovistus in _Julius Caesar_: _Hominem esse barbarum, iracundum, temerarium._ She unpinned the delicate laesa from her hair, for Terran spacemen are educated, and if they have a choice, or seem to have, prefer seduction to rape.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories June 1960.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading _Steps 1, 2 and 3 went according to plan.

Chapter 1 of Step IV by Rosel George Brown holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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.

What does chapter 1 of Step IV contain?

Chapter 1 holds 409 sentences of Step IV, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of Step IV by Rosel George Brown exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 409 sentences, grouped into 82 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of Step IV?

Work through the 82 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 82 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 1 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 1 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Step IV

Common questions about reading Step IV by Rosel George Brown on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Step IV?

Yes. All 0 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #? are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Step IV is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #?, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Step IV take to read?

About 5 minutes of reading across 0 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Step IV section by section

How to work through Step IV section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 0 chapters of Step IV to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Step IV

Words and structures a reader meets early in Step IV, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Chapter 1
One of the 0 chapters of Step IV, divided into 5-sentence reading sections.
Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
One of the 0 chapters of Step IV, divided into 5-sentence reading sections.