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Chapter I

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_All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.
But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.
His success he attributed entirely to his philosophy.
Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.
And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Zero Data

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Zero Data is here in full — 669 sentences across 134 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/133 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.
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But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.
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His success he attributed entirely to his philosophy.
/hɪz səkˈses hiː əˈtrɪbjətɪd ɪnˈtaɪərli tuː hɪz fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
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Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.
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And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

crux noun US /krʌks/

a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus

From this reading “Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.”

dapper adjective US /ˈdæpər/

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading “But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.”

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 “_All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.”

ethic noun US /ˈeθɪk/

the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group

From this reading “But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.”

gala noun US /ˈɡælə/

a gay festivity

From this reading “But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.”

Jason's noun US /ˈdʒeɪsənz/

possessive form of “jason” — (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading “Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.”

Labs noun US /læbz/

plural of “lab” — a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading “And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.”

techniques noun US /tekˈniːks/

plural of “technique” — a practical method or art applied to some particular task

From this reading “And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

heavily built adverb + adjective

In this reading “But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.”

in spite preposition + noun

In this reading “And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.”

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21st

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From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

lasting a long time

From this reading Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.

AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

all-knowingadjective

infinitely wise

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading His success he attributed entirely to his philosophy.

builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/

power to direct or determine

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

copnounUS /kɑːp/

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

cruxnounUS /krʌks/

a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus

From this reading Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.

dapperadjectiveUS /ˈdæpər/

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/

fill with distaste

From this reading Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.

disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/

the power to use something or someone

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

electronicadjectiveUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪk/

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

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His success he attributed entirely to his philosophy.

equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

ethicnounUS /ˈeθɪk/

the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

fabulousadjectiveUS /ˈfæbjələs/

extremely pleasing

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

galanounUS /ˈɡælə/

a gay festivity

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

Gov-Mil

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

Gov-Pol

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading His success he attributed entirely to his philosophy.

heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/

to a considerable degree

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His success he attributed entirely to his philosophy.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

irreproachableadjective

free of guilt; not subject to blame

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

Jason'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪsənz/

possessive form of “jason” — (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.

knockverbUS /nɑːk/

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.

LabsnounUS /læbz/

plural of “lab” — a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

Lonnie

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From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

Lonnie's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

loopverbUS /luːp/

move in loops

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/

someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading His success he attributed entirely to his philosophy.

pinverbUS /pɪn/

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

Raichi

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

rulenounUS /ruːl/

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

spitenounUS /spaɪt/

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

streamnounUS /striːm/

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

successnounUS /səkˈses/

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading His success he attributed entirely to his philosophy.

successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

sweatingnounUS /ˈswetɪŋ/

the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

techniquesnounUS /tekˈniːks/

plural of “technique” — a practical method or art applied to some particular task

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And this, in spite of the more and more men Jason came to control and the fitful stream of new techniques and equipment Gov-Pol and Gov-Mil Labs put at his disposal.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading His success he attributed entirely to his philosophy.

tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/

increase threefold

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

twenty-odd

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

wet-eyed

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.

witcherynoun

the art of sorcery

From this reading _All the intricate, electronic witchery of the 21st century could not pin guilt on fabulous Lonnie Raichi, the irreproachable philanthropist.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But Jason, the cop, was sweating it out ... searching for that fourth and final and all-knowing rule that would knock Lonnie's "triple ethic" for a gala loop._ Lonnie Raichi was small, heavily built, wet-eyed, dapper and successful.

yearsnounUS /jɪrz/

a late time of life

From this reading Not knowing about Lonnie's philosophy, the whole twenty-odd years of Lonnie's success was the abiding crux of Jason's disgust.

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Common questions about reading Zero Data by Charles Saphro on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Zero Data?

Yes. All 669 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #29727 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Zero Data is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #29727, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Zero Data take to read?

About 55 minutes of reading across 134 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read Zero Data section by section

How to work through Zero Data section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 1 chapters of Zero Data to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Zero Data

Words and structures a reader meets early in Zero Data, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Intricate
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Zero Data; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Electronic
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Zero Data; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Witchery
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Zero Data; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Century
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Zero Data; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.