Chapter 11 of The Martian Cabal is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 11 of The Martian Cabal is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
_One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct. Moreover, it was sure, provided it succeeded. Its execution was something else again. Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows: If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
Chapter 11 of The Martian Cabal is here in full — 143 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:”
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading “If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.”
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading “Its execution was something else again.”
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:”
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading “_One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.”
with respect to mathematics
From this reading “Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:”
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “_One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.”
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading “If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.”
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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 If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:
anew
From this reading Its execution was something else again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
command with authority
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its execution was something else again.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Its execution was something else again.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
communicated in words
From this reading Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, it was sure, provided it succeeded.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its execution was something else again.
with respect to mathematics
From this reading Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, it was sure, provided it succeeded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Moreover, it was sure, provided it succeeded.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Its execution was something else again.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Moreover, it was sure, provided it succeeded.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Moreover, it was sure, provided it succeeded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _One Thousand to One_ The scheme that Sira had imparted to Wasil was simple--simple and direct.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its chances were, mathematically expressed, about as follows:
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If every single detail worked as expected, a great and smashing success.
Chapter 11 of The Martian Cabal by Roman Frederick Starzl holds 143 sentences, grouped into 29 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 11 holds 143 sentences of The Martian Cabal, unabridged, divided into 29 reading sections.
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