Chapter 1 of Mo-Sanshon! is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Mo-Sanshon! is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
MO-SANSHON! Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces. Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red. But--could he? This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
Chapter 1 of Mo-Sanshon! is here in full — 409 sentences across 82 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.”
an automaton that resembles a human being
From this reading “Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.”
(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 “This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947”
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading “This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.”
the stealing of cattle
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading “Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.”
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used with question words to convey surprise
In this reading “Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.”
as might be expected
In this reading “Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.”
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From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But--could he?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
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From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
an automaton that resembles a human being
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
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 Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
and nothing more
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
(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 This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Then Red came to help him, and of course he had to trust Red.
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Planet Stories Summer 1947
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only Professor Ward knew they were on Earth, could almost hear them _rustling_ behind their humanoid faces.
Chapter 1 of Mo-Sanshon! by Bryce Walton holds 409 sentences, grouped into 82 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 409 sentences of Mo-Sanshon!, unabridged, divided into 82 reading sections.
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