Chapter 9 of Supermind is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 9 of Supermind is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.” “Now, listen,” Lou said. “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said. “Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.” Lou opened her mouth and started to say something.
Chapter 9 of Supermind is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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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.
make certain of
From this reading ““Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.””
English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
From this reading ““Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.””
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading ““Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.””
under normal conditions
From this reading ““Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.””
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading ““Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.””
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading ““Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.””
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading ““Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.””
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading ““Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.””
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lou opened her mouth and started to say something.
make certain of
From this reading “Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lou opened her mouth and started to say something.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading “Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.”
hear with intention
From this reading “Now, listen,” Lou said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now, listen,” Lou said.
English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Lou opened her mouth and started to say something.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, listen,” Lou said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading “Let me assure you that no offense has been intended.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Lou opened her mouth and started to say something.
under normal conditions
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
express in words
From this reading Lou opened her mouth and started to say something.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lou opened her mouth and started to say something.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lou opened her mouth and started to say something.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Ordinarily, Mr. Malone,” Petkoff said pointedly, “we do not find it the policy of the American government to send back political refugees.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you think you can shut me up—” “That is exactly what I think,” Petkoff said.
Chapter 9 of Supermind by Randall Garrett holds 421 sentences, grouped into 85 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 9 holds 421 sentences of Supermind, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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