Chapter 1 of The Sloths of Kruvny is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Sloths of Kruvny is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov. 1953. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. _This world we live in is a pretty grim place. It's tough to make a living.
Chapter 1 of The Sloths of Kruvny is here in full — 262 sentences across 53 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading “This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.”
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading “This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.”
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “It's tough to make a living.”
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
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In this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
live in the house where one works
In this reading “_This world we live in is a pretty grim place.”
In this reading “This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.”
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From this reading 1953.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _This world we live in is a pretty grim place.
surprising greatly
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading _This world we live in is a pretty grim place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _This world we live in is a pretty grim place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _This world we live in is a pretty grim place.
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From this reading It's tough to make a living.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _This world we live in is a pretty grim place.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It's tough to make a living.
engage in
From this reading It's tough to make a living.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _This world we live in is a pretty grim place.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading _This world we live in is a pretty grim place.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
plural of “story” — 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 This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's tough to make a living.
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It's tough to make a living.
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories Oct.-Nov.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _This world we live in is a pretty grim place.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _This world we live in is a pretty grim place.
Chapter 1 of The Sloths of Kruvny by Vern Fearing holds 262 sentences, grouped into 53 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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