Chapter 14 of Galactic Patrol is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XIV
Chapter 14 of Galactic Patrol is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Better than that, sir. I'm here to start something in a big way. I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it. I think that I know who and where Boskone is. I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
Chapter 14 of Galactic Patrol is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading “I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.”
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading “I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.”
of less size or importance
From this reading “I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."”
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading “I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.”
rub with a circular motion
From this reading “I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."”
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."”
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading “I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."”
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use up (resources or materials)
In this reading “I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."”
come up with
In this reading “I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."”
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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 I'm here to start something in a big way.
(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 I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better than that, sir.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I'm here to start something in a big way.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think that I know who and where Boskone is.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I'm here to start something in a big way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm here to start something in a big way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'm here to start something in a big way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
immediately past
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
of less size or importance
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Better than that, sir.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I'm here to start something in a big way.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I'm here to start something in a big way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Better than that, sir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Better than that, sir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think that I know who and where Boskone is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'm here to start something in a big way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I'm here to start something in a big way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
in or at the place that
From this reading I know at last where their Grand Base is, and have detailed plans of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
which person or people
From this reading I think that I know who and where Boskone is.
rub with a circular motion
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading I know where Helmuth is, and I have worked out a plan whereby, if it works, we can wipe out that base, Boskone, Helmuth, and all the lesser master minds, at one wipe."
Chapter 14 of Galactic Patrol by E. E. (Edward Elmer) Smith holds 404 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 14 holds 404 sentences of Galactic Patrol, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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