Chapter 9 of Sabotage in Space is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter IX
Chapter 9 of Sabotage in Space is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What!" exclaimed Major Connel. "Give me that again." The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message. "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said. "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
Chapter 9 of Sabotage in Space is here in full — 179 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading “"Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.”
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading “"Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.”
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “"He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.”
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading “The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.”
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 “The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.”
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.”
a person who carries a message
From this reading “The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.”
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading “The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.”
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From this reading "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
anew
From this reading "Give me that again."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Major Connel.
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Major Connel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give me that again."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
immediately past
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
the act of departing
From this reading "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Major Connel.
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 The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Give me that again."
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
recurring again and again
From this reading The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Cadet Corbett has not been in his hotel since last night, sir," he said.
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Give me that again."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The messenger from the Solar Guard headquarters on Mars repeated the message.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He was seen leaving the service entrance at about 2100 hours.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!" exclaimed Major Connel.
Chapter 9 of Sabotage in Space by Carey Rockwell holds 179 sentences, grouped into 36 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 9 holds 179 sentences of Sabotage in Space, unabridged, divided into 36 reading sections.
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