Chapter 2 of The Man the Sun-Gods Made is here in full — 524 sentences across 105 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of The Man the Sun-Gods Made is here in full — 524 sentences across 105 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
* * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall. A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room. "Space Commander, I must see you. Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions." Her voice was excited.
Chapter 2 of The Man the Sun-Gods Made is here in full — 524 sentences across 105 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “deflect” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading “* * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.”
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading “Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."”
-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading “A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.”
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading “Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."”
plural of “reaction” — (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading “Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."”
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading “Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."”
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading “* * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.”
involving or relating to three dimensions or aspects; giving the illusion of depth
From this reading “A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.”
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.
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In this reading “A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.”
In this reading “A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.”
cause to operate by flipping a switch
In this reading “* * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.”
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
In this reading “* * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.”
In this reading “* * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.”
In this reading “* * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.”
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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 * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading "Space Commander, I must see you.
past form of “deflect” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."
-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Her voice was excited.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her voice was excited.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Space Commander, I must see you.
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
the force of workers available
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Space Commander, I must see you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
a panel or section of panels in a wall or door
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
plural of “reaction” — (chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Space Commander, I must see you.
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "Space Commander, I must see you.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Already the preliminary test has disclosed revolutionary reactions."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
involving or relating to three dimensions or aspects; giving the illusion of depth
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Her voice was excited.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her voice was excited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A section of panelling slid back, disclosing a screen on which stood the three-dimensional images of the black-cloaked men in the throne room.
a Caucasian
From this reading * * * * * Katha put out a white hand and deflected a switch on the wall.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Space Commander, I must see you.
Chapter 2 of The Man the Sun-Gods Made by Gardner F. (Gardner Francis) Fox holds 524 sentences, grouped into 105 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 524 sentences of The Man the Sun-Gods Made, unabridged, divided into 105 reading sections.
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