Chapter 6 of The Universe — or Nothing is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 6 of The Universe — or Nothing is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy. "Oh, yes," she said. "I can do it. May take a little time, though." Scarf leaned back.
Chapter 6 of The Universe — or Nothing is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading “Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.”
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading “Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.”
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading “Scarf leaned back.”
under normal conditions
From this reading “Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.”
lacking in energy or will
From this reading “Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.”
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading “Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.”
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading “Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.”
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading “Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.”
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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 May take a little time, though."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Scarf leaned back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can do it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I can do it.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can do it.
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can do it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Scarf leaned back.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading May take a little time, though."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May take a little time, though."
under normal conditions
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes," she said.
lacking in energy or will
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, yes," she said.
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, yes," she said.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
carry out
From this reading May take a little time, though."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading May take a little time, though."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading May take a little time, though."
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Kumiko looked at Scarf, her normally soft features twisted, passive but icy.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes," she said.
Chapter 6 of The Universe — or Nothing by Meyer Moldeven holds 427 sentences, grouped into 86 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 6 holds 427 sentences of The Universe — or Nothing, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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