Chapter 4 of Unwise Child is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 4 of Unwise Child is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently. She looked back at Snookums. "Don't try that experiment again. It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka. You might run the risk of endangering human life."
Chapter 4 of Unwise Child is here in full — 401 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “"Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.”
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “"Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.”
make right or correct
From this reading “"Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.”
-ing form of “endanger” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading “You might run the risk of endangering human life."”
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading “"Don't try that experiment again.”
with passionate fervor
From this reading “"Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.”
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading “"Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “You might run the risk of endangering human life."”
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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 It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.
anew
From this reading "Don't try that experiment again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She looked back at Snookums.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She looked back at Snookums.
make right or correct
From this reading "Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't try that experiment again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
-ing form of “endanger” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading You might run the risk of endangering human life."
divisible by two
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading "Don't try that experiment again.
with passionate fervor
From this reading "Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You might run the risk of endangering human life."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked back at Snookums.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might run the risk of endangering human life."
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading "Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You might run the risk of endangering human life."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading You might run the risk of endangering human life."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading You might run the risk of endangering human life."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked back at Snookums.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She looked back at Snookums.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Don't try that experiment again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Absolutely correct," said Mike the Angel fervently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Don't try that experiment again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is dangerous for a human to go out there, even with an electroparka.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You might run the risk of endangering human life."
Chapter 4 of Unwise Child by Randall Garrett holds 401 sentences, grouped into 81 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 4 holds 401 sentences of Unwise Child, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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