Chapter 19 of The Samurai Strategy is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIX
Chapter 19 of The Samurai Strategy is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_"Whoever wrote this is just poor-mouthing." He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up. "Saying he needs more money for basic research. I hear this kind of stuff all the time. Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
Chapter 19 of The Samurai Strategy is here in full — 407 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading “"Saying he needs more money for basic research.”
plural of “caput” — a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure
From this reading “Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"”
inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading “He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.”
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading “Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"”
not associated with soldiers or the military
From this reading “Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"”
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading “"Saying he needs more money for basic research.”
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading “He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.”
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading “Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"”
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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seek information from
In this reading “He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.”
In this reading “"Saying he needs more money for basic research.”
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
(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 I hear this kind of stuff all the time.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
pertaining to or constituting a base or basis
From this reading "Saying he needs more money for basic research.
plural of “caput” — a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Saying he needs more money for basic research.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I hear this kind of stuff all the time.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hear this kind of stuff all the time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _"Whoever wrote this is just poor-mouthing."
a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
and nothing more
From this reading _"Whoever wrote this is just poor-mouthing."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I hear this kind of stuff all the time.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Saying he needs more money for basic research.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Saying he needs more money for basic research.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "Saying he needs more money for basic research.
not associated with soldiers or the military
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hear this kind of stuff all the time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.
for each
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Whoever wrote this is just poor-mouthing."
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading "Saying he needs more money for basic research.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Saying he needs more money for basic research.
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading I hear this kind of stuff all the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _"Whoever wrote this is just poor-mouthing."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I hear this kind of stuff all the time.
two times
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He flipped on through the sheets, then looked up.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hell, Japan already spends nearly twice what we do per capita on nonmilitary R&D. What does he want?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _"Whoever wrote this is just poor-mouthing."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading _"Whoever wrote this is just poor-mouthing."
Chapter 19 of The Samurai Strategy by Thomas Hoover holds 407 sentences, grouped into 82 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 19 holds 407 sentences of The Samurai Strategy, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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