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The Samurai Strategy

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of The Samurai Strategy is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."
Again he bowed, looking relieved.
Noda had these guys scared.
"However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.
Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."
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The Samurai Strategy

Chapter XXIII

Chapter 23 of The Samurai Strategy is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."
Line 2
Again he bowed, looking relieved.
/əˈɡen hiː baʊd ˈlʊkɪŋ rɪˈliːvd/
Line 3
Noda had these guys scared.
Line 4
"However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.
Line 5
Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."

Learner Dictionary

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.

dishonored adjective US /dɪˈsɑːnərd/

suffering shame

From this reading “Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."”

guys noun US /ɡaɪz/

plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading “Noda had these guys scared.”

instructions noun US /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading “"However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.”

problem noun US /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading “"On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."”

recoup verb US /rɪˈkuːp/

reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

From this reading “"On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."”

relieved adjective US /rɪˈliːvd/

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading “Again he bowed, looking relieved.”

scared adjective US /skerd/

made afraid

From this reading “Noda had these guys scared.”

upset verb US /əpˈset/

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading “Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

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

carried out verb + adjective counted as “carry out”

put in effect

In this reading “"However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.”

other hand adjective + noun

In this reading “"On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."”

in the case preposition + article + noun counted as “in … case”

In this reading “"On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."”

locked in verb + particle counted as “lock in”

close with or as if with a tight seal

In this reading “"On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."”

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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.

actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/

in actual fact

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Again he bowed, looking relieved.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading Again he bowed, looking relieved.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/

without stop or interruption

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."

dishonoredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərd/

suffering shame

From this reading Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."

guysnounUS /ɡaɪz/

plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Noda had these guys scared.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading Noda had these guys scared.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Again he bowed, looking relieved.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

I'm

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

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

it's

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

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Again he bowed, looking relieved.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

Noda

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

From this reading Noda had these guys scared.

Noda-sama

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

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

OtherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/

with speed

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

recoupverbUS /rɪˈkuːp/

reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Again he bowed, looking relieved.

reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/

made afraid

From this reading Noda had these guys scared.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

swordnounUS /sɔːrd/

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

there'll

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

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Noda had these guys scared.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/

hard to endure

From this reading "On the other hand," I continued quickly, trying to recoup, "as long as it's locked in the case, I'm sure there'll be no problem."

upsetverbUS /əpˈset/

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading Otherwise Noda-sama may be upset, and I will be deeply dishonored."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "However, it will be necessary to actually see the sword, so I can report to Noda-sama that I have carried out his instructions.

Chapter 23 of The Samurai Strategy by Thomas Hoover holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 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.

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