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QRM-Interplanetary

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of QRM-Interplanetary is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._
--_Handbook, Interplanetary Amateur Radio League.
Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.
He is at the International Hotel in Detroit, Michigan."
"I'm sorry, sir," came the voice of the operator.
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QRM-Interplanetary

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of QRM-Interplanetary is here in full — 412 sentences across 83 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/82 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._
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--_Handbook, Interplanetary Amateur Radio League.
/ˈhændbʊk ˌɪntərˈplænəteri ˈæmətɜːr ˈreɪdioʊ liːɡ/
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Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.
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He is at the International Hotel in Detroit, Michigan."
/hiː ɪz æt ðə ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl hoʊˈtel ɪn dɪˈtrɔɪt ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
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"I'm sorry, sir," came the voice of the operator.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

controllable adjective US /kənˈtroʊləbəl/

capable of being controlled

From this reading “_QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._”

Handbook noun US /ˈhændbʊk/

a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location

Interplanetary adjective US /ˌɪntərˈplænəteri/

between or among planets

From this reading “--_Handbook, Interplanetary Amateur Radio League.”

man-made adjective US /ˈmænmeɪd/

not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially

From this reading “_QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._”

modulation noun US /ˌmɑːdʒəˈleɪʃən/

a musical passage moving from one key to another

From this reading “_QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._”

obliteration noun US /əˌblɪtərˈeɪʃən/

destruction by annihilating something

From this reading “_QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._”

static adjective US /ˈstætɪk/

not in physical motion

From this reading “_QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._”

willful adjective US /ˈwɪlfəl/

done by design

From this reading “_QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._”

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

picked up verb + adjective counted as “pick up”

take and lift upward

In this reading “Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.”

designated by verb + particle counted as “designate by”

In this reading “_QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/

someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

From this reading --_Handbook, Interplanetary Amateur Radio League.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He is at the International Hotel in Detroit, Michigan."

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I'm sorry, sir," came the voice of the operator.

cetera

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

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

codenounUS /koʊd/

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

controllableadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊləbəl/

capable of being controlled

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

crossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

DetroitnounUS /dɪˈtrɔɪt/

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading He is at the International Hotel in Detroit, Michigan."

electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/

relating to or concerned with electricity

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

et

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

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

HandbooknounUS /ˈhændbʊk/

a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location

From this reading --_Handbook, Interplanetary Amateur Radio League.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He is at the International Hotel in Detroit, Michigan."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He is at the International Hotel in Detroit, Michigan."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

I'm

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

From this reading "I'm sorry, sir," came the voice of the operator.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

InterferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

InterplanetaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈplænəteri/

between or among planets

From this reading --_Handbook, Interplanetary Amateur Radio League.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading He is at the International Hotel in Detroit, Michigan."

Korvus

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

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading --_Handbook, Interplanetary Amateur Radio League.

MagnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

man-madeadjectiveUS /ˈmænmeɪd/

not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/

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

From this reading He is at the International Hotel in Detroit, Michigan."

modulationnounUS /ˌmɑːdʒəˈleɪʃən/

a musical passage moving from one key to another

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

Nilamo

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

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

obliterationnounUS /əˌblɪtərˈeɪʃən/

destruction by annihilating something

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading "I'm sorry, sir," came the voice of the operator.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

pickedverbUS /pɪkt/

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

QRM

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

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

QRN

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

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

RadionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/

medium for communication

From this reading --_Handbook, Interplanetary Amateur Radio League.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

signalnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəl/

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading "I'm sorry, sir," came the voice of the operator.

sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I'm sorry, sir," came the voice of the operator.

sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

staticadjectiveUS /ˈstætɪk/

not in physical motion

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "I'm sorry, sir," came the voice of the operator.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

willfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪlfəl/

done by design

From this reading _QRM--International code signal meaning "Interference" of controllable nature, such as man-made static, cross modulation from another channel adjoining or willful obliteration of signals by an interfering source._ _Interference not of natural sources (designated by International code as QRN), such as electrical storms, common static, et cetera._

Wilneda

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

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

Yoralen

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

From this reading Korvus, the Magnificent, Nilamo of Yoralen, picked up the telephone in his palace and said: "I want to talk to Wilneda.

Chapter 1 of QRM-Interplanetary by George O. (George Oliver) Smith holds 412 sentences, grouped into 83 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.

What does chapter 1 of QRM-Interplanetary contain?

Chapter 1 holds 412 sentences of QRM-Interplanetary, unabridged, divided into 83 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 1 of QRM-Interplanetary by George O. (George Oliver) Smith exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 412 sentences, grouped into 83 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 1 of QRM-Interplanetary?

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