Chapter 1 of Invaders of the Forbidden Moon is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Invaders of the Forbidden Moon is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon. Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap. "Calling the pilot of space ship X911!" Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat. "Good God!
Chapter 1 of Invaders of the Forbidden Moon is here in full — 452 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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destruction by annihilating something
From this reading “Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.”
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.”
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading “Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.”
between or among planets
From this reading “Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.”
pierce with many holes
From this reading “Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.”
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading “Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.”
dangerous to yourself or your interests
From this reading “Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.”
someone who transmits a message
From this reading “Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.”
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In this reading “Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.”
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From this reading "Calling the pilot of space ship X911!"
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Calling the pilot of space ship X911!"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
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From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Good God!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good God!
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From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
between or among planets
From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
operate an airplane
From this reading "Calling the pilot of space ship X911!"
medium for communication
From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
pierce with many holes
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
transport commercially
From this reading "Calling the pilot of space ship X911!"
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading "Calling the pilot of space ship X911!"
dangerous to yourself or your interests
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
someone who transmits a message
From this reading Evan Harwich shouted into the radio transmitter of his little Interplanetary Patrol Boat.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
at the time that
From this reading Harwich knew the suicidal odds when he blasted from Jupiter to solve the mighty riddle of that cosmic death-trap.
which person or people
From this reading Annihilation was the lot of those who ventured too close to the Forbidden Moon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Calling the pilot of space ship X911!"
Chapter 1 of Invaders of the Forbidden Moon by Raymond Z. (Raymond Zinke) Gallun holds 452 sentences, grouped into 91 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 452 sentences of Invaders of the Forbidden Moon, unabridged, divided into 91 reading sections.
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