Chapter 3 of The Sex Life of the Gods is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 3 of The Sex Life of the Gods is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Why do you say that?" "No wings, no tail assembly. Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark. When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one. Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
Chapter 3 of The Sex Life of the Gods is here in full — 415 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading “Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.”
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading “"No wings, no tail assembly.”
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading “Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.”
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.”
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading “When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.”
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.”
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading “"No wings, no tail assembly.”
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading “"No wings, no tail assembly.”
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as might be expected
In this reading “Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.”
forced to turn and face attackers
In this reading “Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.”
In this reading “When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.”
In this reading “Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading "No wings, no tail assembly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you say that?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
not any; not one
From this reading "No wings, no tail assembly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
express in words
From this reading "Why do you say that?"
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading "No wings, no tail assembly.
express in words
From this reading Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why do you say that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, it's hard to tell in the dark.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Then too, the Army is holding the news boys at bay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
at the time that
From this reading When it gets light enough, we'll know the story; but I don't know of any private plane that looks like that one.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you say that?"
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "No wings, no tail assembly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you say that?"
Chapter 3 of The Sex Life of the Gods by M. E. (Michael E.) Knerr holds 415 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.
Chapter 3 holds 415 sentences of The Sex Life of the Gods, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.
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