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Eric Lease Morgan Number of items in the collection; 'How big is my corpus?' ---------------------------------------------------------- 11 Average length of all items measured in words; "More or less, how big is each item?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7427 Average readability score of all items (0 = difficult; 100 = easy) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 92 Top 50 statistically significant keywords; "What is my collection about?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 retief 5 Retief 4 Mr. 4 Magnan 1 chip 1 Zubb 1 Zorn 1 Yill 1 Whonk 1 Taine 1 Sozier 1 Soetti 1 Shluh 1 Secretary 1 Sam 1 Qornt 1 Nitworth 1 Nenni 1 Mister 1 Miss 1 Meuhl 1 Marie 1 Lemuel 1 Leatherwell 1 Kaga 1 Jorgensen 1 Jake 1 Hoshick 1 Groaci 1 Georges 1 General 1 Fustian 1 Furkle 1 Flap 1 Fith 1 Corps 1 Corasol 1 Arapoulous 1 Ambassador 1 Aga Top 50 lemmatized nouns; "What is discussed?" --------------------------------------------- 847 retief 216 man 145 time 125 hand 116 eye 107 chip 106 door 104 way 99 foot 84 head 74 voice 72 table 72 side 68 year 66 course 64 room 63 world 61 paper 59 car 57 one 57 matter 56 thing 56 face 55 hour 55 captain 55 arm 53 ship 53 floor 52 glass 51 something 50 minute 49 nothing 49 light 48 desk 47 gun 42 fellow 42 day 40 group 40 cigar 40 back 38 people 37 screen 37 anything 36 wine 36 point 36 note 36 boy 35 student 35 place 35 mouth Top 50 proper nouns; "What are the names of persons or places?" -------------------------------------------------------------- 635 Retief 434 Magnan 221 Mr. 121 _ 108 Miss 84 Shluh 80 Meuhl 80 Ambassador 75 Qornt 75 Aga 72 Yill 66 Zorn 65 Leatherwell 61 Corps 57 Kaga 56 Whonk 54 Jake 52 Groaci 48 Sam 47 Qorn 46 General 39 Fith 38 Georges 37 Terrestrial 37 Corasol 35 Spradley 35 Mister 35 Consul 33 Zubb 32 Arapoulous 30 Secretary 28 Nitworth 27 Nenni 27 Hoshick 27 Groacian 26 Jorgensen 25 Kau 24 Sozier 24 Soetti 24 Marie 24 Flap 24 Anne 23 Mancziewicz 23 Furkle 22 Tony 21 Taine 21 Gulver 20 Fustian 19 Sternwheeler 19 Minerals Top 50 personal pronouns nouns; "To whom are things referred?" ------------------------------------------------------------- 1601 i 1481 you 980 he 930 it 557 we 426 they 259 him 252 me 185 them 103 us 50 she 47 ''s 46 ''em 45 himself 27 myself 22 yourself 15 themselves 13 one 10 her 7 ourselves 6 yours 6 itself 5 huh 5 em 4 ya 1 unable-- 1 theirs 1 mine 1 expect-- Top 50 lemmatized verbs; "What do things do?" --------------------------------------------- 2747 be 1219 say 909 have 561 do 375 get 286 go 251 look 227 take 191 come 188 know 162 see 156 make 133 think 124 turn 110 tell 110 let 107 want 100 move 85 call 84 put 79 stand 77 step 75 give 74 sit 71 like 70 keep 70 hold 67 watch 67 try 66 follow 66 find 64 wait 64 seem 60 ask 58 snap 57 drop 55 start 55 rise 51 work 50 pull 50 mean 50 hear 49 pass 49 leave 48 need 47 glance 46 run 45 appear 44 open 44 nod Top 50 lemmatized adjectives and adverbs; "How are things described?" --------------------------------------------------------------------- 755 not 352 up 289 out 247 here 210 now 201 back 175 then 161 down 129 off 127 just 107 in 100 good 99 right 99 other 93 long 92 over 87 more 85 too 81 well 81 so 79 on 75 there 75 little 67 all 66 never 64 away 62 few 62 around 61 only 56 still 55 maybe 52 sure 52 big 51 heavy 51 first 51 as 49 very 49 old 48 enough 47 open 44 forward 43 low 43 last 40 much 40 along 39 far 39 better 38 tall 38 bad 36 small Top 50 lemmatized superlative adjectives; "How are things described to the extreme?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 good 10 least 8 most 5 big 3 near 3 Most 2 late 2 fine 2 bad 1 wise 1 tall 1 sneaki 1 smart 1 short 1 new 1 large 1 innermost 1 hot 1 deep 1 damned 1 clever 1 bitter Top 50 lemmatized superlative adverbs; "How do things do to the extreme?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23 most 4 well Top 50 Internet domains; "What Webbed places are alluded to in this corpus?" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 50 URLs; "What is hyperlinked from this corpus?" ---------------------------------------------------- Top 50 email addresses; "Who are you gonna call?" ------------------------------------------------- Top 50 positive assertions; "What sentences are in the shape of noun-verb-noun?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 retief said blandly 4 retief said softly 4 retief stood up 4 retief went on 3 magnan put in 3 retief moved off 2 chip said softly 2 magnan came up 2 magnan looked up 2 man do n''t 2 man put in 2 man stepped back 2 meuhl said sharply 2 retief came up 2 retief looked around 2 retief looked back 2 retief looked down 2 retief looked thoughtfully 2 retief looked up 2 retief put out 2 retief said conversationally 2 retief sat up 2 retief took out 2 retief turned back 1 _ am chief 1 _ are _ 1 _ did n''t 1 _ followed instantly 1 _ going _ 1 _ like _ 1 _ like qornt 1 _ look _ 1 _ said _ 1 chip looked across 1 chip looked around 1 chip put down 1 chip said admiringly 1 course is clear 1 door was closed 1 door was open 1 eyes like coal 1 feet are cold 1 head came cautiously 1 head came up 1 leatherwell is hardly 1 magnan called hoarsely 1 magnan held out 1 magnan looked anxious 1 magnan looked back 1 magnan looked sour Top 50 negative assertions; "What sentences are in the shape of noun-verb-no|not-noun?" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 yill have no intention A rudimentary bibliography -------------------------- id = 21627 author = Laumer, Keith title = Gambler''s World date = keywords = Magnan; Nenni; Zorn; retief summary = "Come along, Retief," Magnan said. "Your derisive attitude is uncalled for, Retief," Magnan said sharply. "You''re quite an actor, Mr. Magnan," Retief said. "Ambassador-baiting is a dangerous sport, Retief," Magnan said. "After you," Retief said, nudging Magnan toward the door. "Let''s be going," Retief said, propelling Magnan toward the hall. The lead man fell back in line with Retief and Magnan. "We''ve got to get back," Magnan said, "Warn them!" "You''re a funny kind of Nenni," Illy said, eyeing Retief, "Toscin and "Give me your belt, Magnan," Retief said. "That''s a very un-Nenni-like suggestion, Mr. Magnan," Retief said. "You''re a gambler, Zorn, not a suicide," Retief said. "I''ll admit Mr. Magnan''s point is a little weak," Retief said. "You''d better take it, Mr. Zorn," Magnan said. "Keep cool, Zorn," Retief said. "The kidding''s over, Zorn," Retief said. "I''ve been studying Mr. Magnan''s work," Retief said. "Retief," Magnan said, "tonight, I implore you. id = 21782 author = Laumer, Keith title = The Yillian Way date = keywords = Ambassador; Mr.; Retief; Yill summary = Retief turned away to rejoin the Terrestrial delegation waiting beside a As Retief came up, Ambassador Spradley glanced at his finger watch and "I hope you didn''t appear truculent, Mr. Magnan," the ambassador said Ambassador Spradley looked up at Retief, blinking. "Mr. Ambassador," Magnan said, "I think the reception committee is "Mr. Ambassador," Retief said. "However," Ambassador Spradley said, eyeing Retief, "a seasoned "That''s quite enough," Ambassador Spradley said, as the bowl overflowed. "Don''t eat that, Mr. Ambassador," Retief said. The Yill, Retief noticed suddenly, were sitting silent, Retief stood, the Yill "The Ambassador wants to speak to you, Retief," Magnan said. Retief looked across to where Ambassador Spradley sat glowering behind "The Yill way is wise," Retief said. "Mr. Ambassador, forgive my apparent rudeness," Retief said. "Lower your voice, Mr. Ambassador," Retief said. "I''ll hurry," Retief said and, with a Yill wink: "Together we shall see id = 61097 author = Laumer, Keith title = The Frozen Planet date = keywords = Jorgensen; Marie; Mister; Soetti; chip; retief summary = "I''ve heard of these Jorgensen''s Worlds," Retief said. "For the two twenty-eight for Jorgensen''s Worlds," Retief said. "You''d better be getting back to the bridge, Captain," Retief said. "Looks like it, old-timer," Retief said. right idea on the Soetti, too," Retief said. "Thanks, Chip," Retief said. "How about a fresh cup of coffee, Chip?" Retief said. "What has Mr. Tony got on the captain, Chip?" Retief asked. "Who''s your friend, Captain?" Retief said. "Maybe you got a point," the captain said, looking at Retief. "Chip, you''re a wonder," Retief said. "Then it looks like we go to the lodge," Retief said. "Come, Retief," Anne-Marie said. "Chip," Retief said, "how much do these people know about the Soetti?" "Anne-Marie," Retief said, "how many people live on Jorgensen''s Worlds?" "Take a look out the window," Retief said. "Come on out," Retief said. "I got something," Retief said, looking Magnan in the eye. id = 61139 author = Laumer, Keith title = The Madman From Earth date = keywords = Fith; Meuhl; Miss; Shluh; retief summary = "The Consul for the Terrestrial States," Retief said, "presents his "I don''t recall dictating any letters today, Miss Meuhl," Retief said, "There you are!" Miss Meuhl said, eyeing Retief over her lenses. "I am Fith, of the Terrestrial Desk, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Consul," the taller Groacian said, in lisping Terran. "Have you ever heard," Retief said, looking steadily at Fith, "of a "You''ll do as you''re told, Miss Meuhl," Retief said quietly. "Answer me this one," Retief said, looking at Shluh. "Miss Meuhl," Retief said. "Miss Meuhl," Retief said, "I want you to listen carefully to what I''m "I have a message to get off first, Miss Meuhl," Retief said sharply. "I''ve already done so, Mr. Retief!" Miss Meuhl said harshly. "I have done my duty, Mr. Retief," Miss Meuhl said. "You''re violating Terrestrial territory, Shluh," Retief said steadily. "You are the consul, Miss Yolanda Meuhl," Shluh said. id = 61146 author = Laumer, Keith title = Retief of the Red-Tape Mountain date = keywords = Flap; Hoshick; Lemuel; Retief summary = "Still," Retief said, "it gives an opportunity to travel--" "What''s this native life form like?" Retief asked, getting to his feet. Retief watched the tiny screen, hands on the "Maybe I''ll look better after a shave," said Retief. "I heard there was a full-fledged war brewing," said Retief. us to get out and give the oases to the Flap-jacks," said Swazey. "Just for a change, I''d like to finish a sentence," said Retief. "No," said Retief. "Now we understand each other," said Retief. "Think nothing of it," Retief said. "Take place, Retief," said Hoshick. devices," he said to Retief. "Oh, by all means," Retief said. "Delicious," said Retief. "As a matter of fact," said Retief, "we ourselves seldom use weapons." "My apologies," said Retief. "I haven''t made myself clear," said Retief. "I fear I must lay aside the translator now, Retief," said Hoshick. "Tell me," said Retief. id = 61198 author = Laumer, Keith title = Aide Memoire date = keywords = Fustian; Groaci; Magnan; Retief; Whonk summary = "Some youths," Retief said. "I like the adult Fustians," said Retief. "I know how you feel, old-timer," said Retief. "I came to take a look at your new liner," said Retief. "Then you don''t mind if I look over the drawings," said Retief. "Willingly, light-footed one," said the old Fustian. "That''s the military attache of the Groaci Embassy," Retief said. "It''s me, old fellow," Retief said. "Nay. The perfidious Youths abound here," said the old Fustian. "The Groaci again," said Retief. "Shelter behind me, Retief," said Whonk. "This group," said Retief, leaning across Magnan, "the SCARS. "Slock," said Retief. Retief pushed through the crowd, stepped up to face the Fustian youth. "You know me, Slock," said Retief loudly. "As you wish, Retief," said Whonk. "That''s Whonk, still on his feet," said Retief. "The Fustians understand," said Retief. "The _Moss Rock_ was bound for Groaci," said Retief. id = 61263 author = Laumer, Keith title = Cultural Exchange date = keywords = Arapoulous; Furkle; Mr.; retief summary = "I assume you jest, Retief," Magnan said sadly. "I see they''re sending two thousand students to d''Land," Retief said, "It sounds like I''ve been missing something," said Retief. "Don''t try to describe it, Mr. Retief," Arapoulous said. "Bad luck if you miss the cork," Arapoulous said, nodding. "We''ve got plenty of minerals on Lovenbroy," Arapoulous said, "That''s too bad," Retief said. "On the whole," Retief said, "I think I prefer the black. "We have quarters ready for the students," Retief said. "Not this time," Retief said. "About Mr. Magnan''s wisdom there can be no question," Retief said. "Sure," Retief said. That''s Boge''s business." Gulver looked at Retief with I''ve asked for," Retief said. "What seems to be the problem?" Retief said. "You''d better help him to the ship," Retief said. your luggage," Retief said, looking Gulver in the eye. "By the way," Retief said. "No trouble," Retief said. "Delinda, look after Retief," said Arapoulous. id = 61285 author = Laumer, Keith title = The Desert and the Stars date = keywords = Aga; Corps; Georges; Kaga; Secretary; retief summary = "It seems nobody''s told the Aga Kagans about fiscal years," Retief "The Boyars have spent sixty years terraforming Flamme," Retief said. "The Boyars needed some co-operation sixty years ago," Retief said. "I had a feeling I''d get paper instead of action," Retief said. "You''ve done great things here in sixty years, Georges," said Retief. "I''ll deliver the Note personally," Retief said. "Chin up, Georges," Retief said. "Call me Stanley," the Aga Kaga said. "Another?" the Aga Kaga said, offering the bottle. "But always," Retief said, "there was a critical point at which the man "I shall know when to stop," the Aga Kaga said. "Take over, Georges," Retief said, panting. "Maybe just a little then, Georges," Retief said judiciously. times," Retief said, whipping a turn of silken cord around the Aga "A remarkable about-face, Retief," Magnan said. "You and the Aga Kaga ought to get together," said Retief. id = 61353 author = Laumer, Keith title = Saline Solution date = keywords = Leatherwell; Magnan; Mr.; Retief; Sam summary = "The claim looked all right to me," Retief said. "Hardly, my dear Retief," Magnan said blandly. "Mr. Retief, my Vice-Consul and Minerals Officer," Magnan said. "The Sam''s people have a clear priority," Retief said. Leatherwell rose, gathered up his papers from Magnan''s desk, dumped "It was under your papers, Mr. Leatherwell," Retief said. "Really, Retief," Magnan said reprovingly. Leatherwell directed a sharp look at Retief and a bland one at Magnan. "On your way out," Magnan said as Retief turned to the door, "ask Miss "Our claim''s on file at the Consulate," Sam said. look like much, Retief," Sam said. "Looks like water erosion," Retief said. "Sam," Retief said, turning, "it appears to me somebody has gone to a "I understood General Minerals was claiming that rock," Retief said, "That''s all right," Retief said, "I had my pocket recorder going. "All in all, it''s been a big day for Leatherwell," Retief said. id = 61434 author = Laumer, Keith title = Mightiest Qorn date = keywords = Magnan; Nitworth; Qornt; Zubb; retief summary = "Not afraid of a few Qornt, are you, Magnan?" Retief and Magnan topped a ridge and looked down across a slope "Nice piece of work, Mr. Magnan," Retief said. "We''re wasting time, Retief," Magnan said. creature," Zubb said, pointing his beak at Magnan. "Do you mean to say," Magnan demanded, "that these ferocious Qornt, who "I don''t like it, Retief," Magnan whispered. "Look here, Zubb." Magnan shook a finger at the tall alien. Retief and Magnan moved forward. Retief stepped past Magnan and Zubb to study the feasting hall. Retief," Magnan said. Qorn turned as Retief came up, blinking three-inch eyes. Qorn looked Retief over in silence, then belched. "I can lick any Qornt in the house." Qorn said. Qorn rolled an eye at Retief and another at Magnan. "Hold it, Mr. Magnan," Retief said. "Qorn, you seem to be the fire-brand here," Retief said. recruiting theme, Retief," Magnan said. id = 61459 author = Laumer, Keith title = The Governor of Glave date = keywords = Corasol; General; Jake; Mr.; Retief; Sozier; Taine summary = "Glave was one of the old Contract Worlds," Retief said. "I''d like to take a look at that message," Retief said. "Do you mind if I run along now, Mr. Ambassador?" Retief said. "I''m just a diplomat, not a contortionist," Retief said, not moving. Retief dribbled ash on Sozier''s desk and glanced at the green uniform "Nice looking city, Jake," Retief said conversationally. "I must admit I''m surprised, Jake," Retief said. "You''ve got more guards than workers," Retief said. "Jake didn''t like the questions I was asking," Retief said, "so he "They''d better be." Corasol said grimly "Let''s be off, Retief." "You seem nervous, Mr. Taine," Retief said. "You''re a clever man, Taine," Retief said between clenched teeth. "Ah, there you are," Retief said as Taine''s eyes fluttered and opened. Sozier stopped twenty feet from Retief and Corasol. little hasty." Sozier looked from Corasol to Retief. "Calm down, Sozier," Retief said.