Chapter 2 of The carnal god is here in full — 596 sentences across 120 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter II
Chapter 2 of The carnal god is here in full — 596 sentences across 120 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right! That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure. I have seen the change in her." "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved. Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
Chapter 2 of The carnal god is here in full — 596 sentences across 120 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading “Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.”
past form of “enslave” — make a slave of; bring into servitude
From this reading “"True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.”
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading “"True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.”
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.”
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading “Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right!”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.”
the day after today
From this reading “Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.”
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading “That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.”
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a teenager or a young adult male
In this reading “"True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.”
In this reading “Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.”
In this reading “Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.”
find unexpectedly
In this reading “Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.”
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
In this reading “Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right!”
In this reading “Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.”
In this reading “I have seen the change in her."”
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in spite of the fact that
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right!
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I have seen the change in her."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right!
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
past form of “enslave” — make a slave of; bring into servitude
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seen the change in her."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I have seen the change in her."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have seen the change in her."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have seen the change in her."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right!
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right!
precisely, exactly
From this reading Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right!
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen the change in her."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.
the day after today
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That was the way Ruth was trapped, I'm sure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Tomorrow night, the full force of the rays of destruction from Sudre will fall upon earth.
but in spite of that
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carl cried out, suddenly remembering: "You're right!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "True, young man, although your fiancée is not yet fully enslaved.
Chapter 2 of The carnal god by John R. (John Rawson) Speer holds 596 sentences, grouped into 120 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 2 holds 596 sentences of The carnal god, unabridged, divided into 120 reading sections.
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