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Pleiades Club—Telegraphers' Paradise on Planet Mars
Pleiades Club—Telegraphers' Paradise on Planet Mars

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Pleiades Club—Telegraphers' Paradise on Planet Mars is here in full — 31 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.
These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.
“Ah!
There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.
It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.
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Pleiades Club—Telegraphers' Paradise on Planet Mars

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Pleiades Club—Telegraphers' Paradise on Planet Mars is here in full — 31 sentences across 7 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.
/ˈkliːvlənd deɪ ɑːn ðə ˈplænət mɑːrz ðə ˈbʊlɪtən bɔːrd wɪtʃ wɑːz ðə ˈæʒər bluː skaɪ ʌv mɑːrz kənˈteɪnd ðə neɪmz ʌv ˈmeni nuː ərˈaɪvəlz baɪ fæst ɪkˈspres treɪn frʌm ðə tərˈestriəl ˈplænət/
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These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.
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“Ah!
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There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.
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It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈiːzi tuː ˈrekəɡnaɪz ðə feɪs ənd fɔːrm ʌv ðə ˈfɔːrmər ˈmænədʒər ʌv ðə ˈkliːvlənd ˈɔːfɪs wɪð hɪz nəˌpoʊliˈɑːnɪk feɪs frʌm wɪtʃ ˈreɪdieɪtɪd lʌv ənd ˈkaɪndnəs fɔːr hɪz ˈbrʌðər mæn/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bulletin noun US /ˈbʊlɪtən/

a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading “CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.”

bulletins noun US /ˈbʊlətənz/

plural of “bulletin” — a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading “These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.”

legible adjective US /ˈledʒəbəl/

(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered

From this reading “These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.”

marshalled verb US /ˈmɑːrʃəld/

inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank

From this reading “There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.”

Napoleonic adjective US /nəˌpoʊliˈɑːnɪk/

of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte

From this reading “It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.”

radiated verb US /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/

past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves

From this reading “It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.”

seared adjective US /sɪrd/

having the surface burned quickly with intense heat

From this reading “These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.”

sojourners noun US /ˈsoʊdʒərnərz/

plural of “sojourner” — a temporary resident

From this reading “These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

bulletin board noun + noun

a computer that is running software that allows users to leave messages and access information of general interest

In this reading “CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.”

plainly visible adverb + adjective

In this reading “These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.”

blue sky adjective + noun

the sky as viewed during daylight

In this reading “CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.”

new arrivals adjective + noun counted as “new arrival”

In this reading “CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.”

old friends adjective + noun counted as “old friend”

In this reading “These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.”

on Earth preposition + noun

used with question words to convey surprise

In this reading “There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.”

bright sky adjective + noun

In this reading “These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.”

cried out verb + adjective counted as “cry out”

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

In this reading “There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

Ah

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Ah!

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/

an expectation

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/

plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/

a light shade of blue

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

blueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

boardnounUS /bɔːrd/

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

Buell

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/

a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

bulletinsnounUS /ˈbʊlətənz/

plural of “bulletin” — a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

CLEVELANDnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/

gotten under control

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

DAYnounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

EarthnounUS /ɜːrθ/

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/

give expression to

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

fastadverbUS /fæst/

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

legibleadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəbəl/

(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

linenounUS /laɪn/

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

lovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/

held dear

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

MARSnounUS /mɑːrz/

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

marshalledverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəld/

inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

namesnounUS /neɪmz/

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

NapoleonicadjectiveUS /nəˌpoʊliˈɑːnɪk/

of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/

English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

pennounUS /pen/

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

PLANETnounUS /ˈplænət/

(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 CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

qui

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From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/

past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

searedadjectiveUS /sɪrd/

having the surface burned quickly with intense heat

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

skynounUS /skaɪ/

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

sojournersnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərnərz/

plural of “sojourner” — a temporary resident

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

terrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/

of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

There's

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From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

Vanduzer

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From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

vive

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/

accept gladly

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CLEVELAND DAY ON THE PLANET MARS The bulletin board, which was the azure blue sky of Mars, contained the names of many new arrivals by fast express train from the terrestrial planet.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading There’s Nelson A. Buell, of Cleveland, Ohio,” cried out A. H. Vanduzer, and instantly the Cleveland fraternity marshalled into line, as one great body, to welcome the arrival of one of its loved members while on Earth.

wieldedverbUS /ˈwiːldɪd/

past form of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/

medium for communication

From this reading These bulletins were seared into the bright sky by an electric pen wielded by wireless telegraph, which left an impression plainly visible and legible to all on the planet, and as there is no slumber or tired feeling on the planet Mars, all of its sojourners were on the _qui vive_ in anticipation of meeting old friends.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was easy to recognize the face and form of the former manager of the Cleveland office, with his Napoleonic face, from which radiated love and kindness for his brother man.

Chapter 12 of Pleiades Club—Telegraphers' Paradise on Planet Mars by J. W. (Jeff W.) Hayes holds 31 sentences, grouped into 7 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.

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