Chapter 1 of Conquest Over Time is here in full — 516 sentences across 104 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Conquest Over Time is here in full — 516 sentences across 104 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed. [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways. First of all they call it Mert. Just plain Mert.
Chapter 1 of Conquest Over Time is here in full — 516 sentences across 104 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
ludicrously odd
From this reading “This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.”
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading “[_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.”
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.”
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.
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In this reading “Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.”
In this reading “This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.”
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From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
(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 First of all they call it Mert.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading First of all they call it Mert.
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
ludicrously odd
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all they call it Mert.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First of all they call it Mert.
and nothing more
From this reading Just plain Mert.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First of all they call it Mert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Just plain Mert.
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First of all they call it Mert.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe November 1956.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading [_"Now this here planet," he said cautiously, "is whacky in a lot of ways.
Chapter 1 of Conquest Over Time by Michael Shaara holds 516 sentences, grouped into 104 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 1 holds 516 sentences of Conquest Over Time, unabridged, divided into 104 reading sections.
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