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The Book of Gud

Chapter IX

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A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.
The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.
Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.
He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.
The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.
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The Book of Gud

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of The Book of Gud is here in full — 159 sentences across 32 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.
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The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.
/ðə laɪk ʌv ɪt hæd ˈnevər bɪn bɪˈfɔːr nɔːr sɪns ənd ɪt ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪd ɔːl lɔːz boʊθ noʊn ənd ənˈnoʊn ˈnætʃərəl ənd ənˈnætʃərəl/
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Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.
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He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.
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The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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astronomical adjective US /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/

relating or belonging to the science of astronomy

From this reading “A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.”

disobeyed verb US /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪd/

past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient

From this reading “The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.”

ether noun US /ˈiːθər/

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading “The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.”

gyrated verb US /ˈdʒaɪreɪtɪd/

past form of “gyrate” — to wind or move in a spiral course

From this reading “The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.”

nether adjective US /ˈneðər/

lower

From this reading “The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.”

palpable adjective US /ˈpælpəbəl/

capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt

From this reading “The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.”

turmoil noun US /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/

a violent disturbance

From this reading “He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.”

Underdog noun US /ˈʌndərdɔːɡ/

one at a disadvantage and expected to lose

From this reading “He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

ran hither verb + particle counted as “run hither”

In this reading “He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.”

All words in this reading · 73

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

astronomicaladjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/

relating or belonging to the science of astronomy

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.

calculatious

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From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

causenounUS /kɑːz/

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

disobeyedverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪd/

past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.

elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

far-flungadjective

distributed over a considerable extent

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

Fidu

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

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

fillsnounUS /fɪlz/

plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

Gud

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

From this reading Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.

gyratedverbUS /ˈdʒaɪreɪtɪd/

past form of “gyrate” — to wind or move in a spiral course

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

impalpableadjective

incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

incommensurateadjective

not corresponding in size or degree or extent

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

lawsnounUS /lɔːz/

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

netheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/

lower

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

non-popitent

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

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

ostenulations

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

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/

capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

palpated

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

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

popitated

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

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

popitent

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

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.

ranverbUS /ræn/

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/

hurting

From this reading Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.

spacenounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

stormverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/

a violent disturbance

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

UnderdognounUS /ˈʌndərdɔːɡ/

one at a disadvantage and expected to lose

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading The like of it had never been before nor since and it disobeyed all laws, both known and unknown, natural and unnatural.

vibrated

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

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Gud was sore puzzled because the storm was without cause but not without effect.

wavesnounUS /weɪvz/

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The impalpable ether that fills all space became palpable and vibrated and palpated with incommensurate waves; and the non-popitent nether which is beyond all space became popitent and gyrated and popitated with calculatious ostenulations.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A great storm of the far-flung astronomical elements arose without cause.

yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading He ran hither and here and darted thither and yon, and in the turmoil he was separated from Fidu, his faithful Underdog.

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