Chapter 17 of That worlds may live is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 17 of That worlds may live is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Inside Khundru "Gary," said Nora, "I'm frightened. Suppose--" "Hush, my dear," warned Dr. Kang swiftly. "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue. Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads." A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
Chapter 17 of That worlds may live is here in full — 192 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading “Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads."”
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading “A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.”
a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
From this reading “Inside Khundru "Gary," said Nora, "I'm frightened.”
possessive form of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading “Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads."”
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading “A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.”
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading “A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.”
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.”
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In this reading “A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads."
dearly loved
From this reading Suppose--" "Hush, my dear," warned Dr. Kang swiftly.
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From this reading Suppose--" "Hush, my dear," warned Dr. Kang swiftly.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads."
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
made afraid
From this reading Inside Khundru "Gary," said Nora, "I'm frightened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
From this reading Inside Khundru "Gary," said Nora, "I'm frightened.
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From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading Suppose--" "Hush, my dear," warned Dr. Kang swiftly.
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From this reading Inside Khundru "Gary," said Nora, "I'm frightened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside Khundru "Gary," said Nora, "I'm frightened.
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From this reading Suppose--" "Hush, my dear," warned Dr. Kang swiftly.
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From this reading Inside Khundru "Gary," said Nora, "I'm frightened.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
possessive form of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads."
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Suppose--" "Hush, my dear," warned Dr. Kang swiftly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Inside Khundru "Gary," said Nora, "I'm frightened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue.
and nothing more
From this reading "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Inside Khundru "Gary," said Nora, "I'm frightened.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
express in speech
From this reading "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose--" "Hush, my dear," warned Dr. Kang swiftly.
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Suspicious ears may lurk at any crossroads."
in a swift manner
From this reading Suppose--" "Hush, my dear," warned Dr. Kang swiftly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "From now on speak only in the Magogean tongue.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Suppose--" "Hush, my dear," warned Dr. Kang swiftly.
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A full week's time, as measured by earthly watches, had passed since the _Liberty's_ fortunate landing near the Gogean camp.
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