Chapter 18 of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 18 of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"We'll do our best," Cortin promised. "In fact-- Colonel Bradford?" "Yes, Excellency?" "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
Chapter 18 of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel is here in full — 403 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading “"Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .”
United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading “"In fact-- Colonel Bradford?"”
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading “"Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .”
the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading “"Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .”
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading “"Yes, Excellency?"”
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “"Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “"Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .”
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading “"Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "We'll do our best," Cortin promised.
United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading "In fact-- Colonel Bradford?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "In fact-- Colonel Bradford?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll do our best," Cortin promised.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We'll do our best," Cortin promised.
the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading "Yes, Excellency?"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "In fact-- Colonel Bradford?"
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In fact-- Colonel Bradford?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We'll do our best," Cortin promised.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "We'll do our best," Cortin promised.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll do our best," Cortin promised.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Excellency?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you arrange for a special Enforcement task force devoted to finding these .
Chapter 18 of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel by Ann Wilson holds 403 sentences, grouped into 81 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 18 holds 403 sentences of The Alembic Plot: A Terran Empire novel, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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