Chapter 13 of The Planet Strappers is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The Planet Strappers is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Perhaps," Nelsen answered. "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too. Two hundred of these to start. The men going with me will pay for theirs. I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
Chapter 13 of The Planet Strappers is here in full — 419 sentences across 84 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/83 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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.
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading “I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.”
plural of “batch” — all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading “I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.”
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading “"Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.”
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading “I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.”
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading “"Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.”
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading “I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.”
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.”
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading “The men going with me will pay for theirs.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Perhaps," Nelsen answered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
plural of “batch” — all the loaves of bread baked at the same time
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men going with me will pay for theirs.
the act of departing
From this reading The men going with me will pay for theirs.
ten 10s
From this reading Two hundred of these to start.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The men going with me will pay for theirs.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men going with me will pay for theirs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps," Nelsen answered.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The men going with me will pay for theirs.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps," Nelsen answered.
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Two hundred of these to start.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The men going with me will pay for theirs.
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading The men going with me will pay for theirs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Two hundred of these to start.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two hundred of these to start.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hundred of these to start.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Or following my nose--by a kind of natural compulsion which others will display, too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men going with me will pay for theirs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll cover the rest of this batch: You'll be better than I am at figuring out prices and terms for later batches.
Chapter 13 of The Planet Strappers by Raymond Z. (Raymond Zinke) Gallun holds 419 sentences, grouped into 84 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 13 holds 419 sentences of The Planet Strappers, unabridged, divided into 84 reading sections.
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