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The Time-Techs of Kra
The Time-Techs of Kra

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Time-Techs of Kra is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"
"What do you want to know?" he asked.
"We want the secret of atomic power," was the reply.
"And the process for neutralizing gravitation.
We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.
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The Time-Techs of Kra

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of The Time-Techs of Kra is here in full — 424 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"
Line 2
"What do you want to know?" he asked.
/wʌt duː juː wɑːnt tuː noʊ hiː æskt/
Line 3
"We want the secret of atomic power," was the reply.
/wiː wɑːnt ðə ˈsiː.krət ʌv əˈtɑːmɪk ˈpaʊər wɑːz ðə rɪˈplaɪ/
Line 4
"And the process for neutralizing gravitation.
/ənd ðə ˈprɑːses fɔːr ˈnuːtrəlaɪzɪŋ ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/
Line 5
We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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atomic adjective US /əˈtɑːmɪk/

of or relating to or comprising atoms

From this reading “"We want the secret of atomic power," was the reply.”

atoms noun US /ˈætəmz/

plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading “We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.”

data noun US /ˈdeɪtə/

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

From this reading “We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.”

electronic adjective US /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪk/

of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons

From this reading “We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.”

gravitation noun US /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading “"And the process for neutralizing gravitation.”

neutralizing verb US /ˈnuːtrəlaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “neutralize” — make politically neutral and thus inoffensive

From this reading “"And the process for neutralizing gravitation.”

nuclear adjective US /ˈnuːkliər/

(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy

From this reading “We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.”

varying adjective US /ˈveriɪŋ/

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading “We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.”

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make use verb + noun

In this reading “"In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"”

in response preposition + noun

In this reading “"In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"”

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AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "And the process for neutralizing gravitation.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What do you want to know?" he asked.

atomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/

of or relating to or comprising atoms

From this reading "We want the secret of atomic power," was the reply.

atomsnounUS /ˈætəmz/

plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

casenounUS /keɪs/

an occurrence of something

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/

a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you want to know?" he asked.

electronicadjectiveUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪk/

of or relating to electronics; concerned with or using devices that operate on principles governing the behavior of electrons

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "And the process for neutralizing gravitation.

gravitationnounUS /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading "And the process for neutralizing gravitation.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "What do you want to know?" he asked.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "What do you want to know?" he asked.

Kralon's

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From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

neutralizingverbUS /ˈnuːtrəlaɪzɪŋ/

-ing form of “neutralize” — make politically neutral and thus inoffensive

From this reading "And the process for neutralizing gravitation.

nuclearadjectiveUS /ˈnuːkliər/

(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "We want the secret of atomic power," was the reply.

processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading "And the process for neutralizing gravitation.

replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "We want the secret of atomic power," was the reply.

responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/

a result

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading "We want the secret of atomic power," was the reply.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

transmutationnoun

an act that changes the form or character or substance of something

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/

marked by diversity or difference

From this reading We want the data on methods for varying electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, transmutation of elements, as you call it.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "What do you want to know?" he asked.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "We want the secret of atomic power," was the reply.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you want to know?" he asked.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "In that case," it said in response to the Kralon's flying fingers, "In that case, we can still make use of those who wish to be obstinate!"

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you want to know?" he asked.

Chapter 2 of The Time-Techs of Kra by Max C. Sheridan holds 424 sentences, grouped into 85 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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Elusive
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Technical
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Future
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