Chapter 13 of The sentinel stars is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIII
Chapter 13 of The sentinel stars is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"It's early yet," Hendley said. After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen." "I saw plenty there in the daytime. It's the big show for me!" Hendley forced a laugh.
Chapter 13 of The sentinel stars is here in full — 392 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading “"I saw plenty there in the daytime.”
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading “Hendley forced a laugh.”
indecision in speech or action
From this reading “After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."”
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."”
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."”
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading “After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."”
a full supply
From this reading “"I saw plenty there in the daytime.”
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."”
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 “After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."”
In this reading “"I saw plenty there in the daytime.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
In this reading “After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."”
In this reading “After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."”
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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 After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
later than; following
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It's the big show for me!"
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading "I saw plenty there in the daytime.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "It's early yet," Hendley said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It's the big show for me!"
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Hendley forced a laugh.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's early yet," Hendley said.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I saw plenty there in the daytime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's early yet," Hendley said.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Hendley forced a laugh.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It's the big show for me!"
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
a full supply
From this reading "I saw plenty there in the daytime.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's early yet," Hendley said.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw plenty there in the daytime.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It's the big show for me!"
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I saw plenty there in the daytime.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
but in spite of that
From this reading "It's early yet," Hendley said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After a moment's hesitation he suggested, "A lot of things go on in the parks that you haven't seen."
Chapter 13 of The sentinel stars by Louis Charbonneau holds 392 sentences, grouped into 79 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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