1960
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From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
31
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From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
AjaxnounUS /ˈeɪdʒæks/
a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
Alan's
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From this reading It was twelve-twenty when the local exchange call-sorter announced Alan's connection from Quebec.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It was twelve-twenty when the local exchange call-sorter announced Alan's connection from Quebec.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
atomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
call-sorter
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From this reading It was twelve-twenty when the local exchange call-sorter announced Alan's connection from Quebec.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It was twelve-twenty when the local exchange call-sorter announced Alan's connection from Quebec.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
DyeverbUS /daɪ/
color with dye
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
electric-microscope
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From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
divisible by two
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading It was twelve-twenty when the local exchange call-sorter announced Alan's connection from Quebec.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
FragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was twelve-twenty when the local exchange call-sorter announced Alan's connection from Quebec.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading My name is George Randolph.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
highest-powered
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From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My name is George Randolph.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It was twelve-twenty when the local exchange call-sorter announced Alan's connection from Quebec.
most important element
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My name is George Randolph.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My name is George Randolph.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
QuartznounUS /kwɔːrts/
colorless glass made of almost pure silica
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading It was twelve-twenty when the local exchange call-sorter announced Alan's connection from Quebec.
Randolph
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From this reading My name is George Randolph.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
for a short time
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
Sidenote
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From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Fragment of Quartz_ [Sidenote: The tale of a golden atom--an astounding adventure in size.]
very small
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
twelve-twenty
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From this reading It was twelve-twenty when the local exchange call-sorter announced Alan's connection from Quebec.
vanishingnounUS /ˈvænɪʃɪŋ/
a sudden or mysterious disappearance
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
at the time that
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was shortly after noon of December 31, 1960, when the series of weird and startling events began which took me into the tiny world of an atom of gold, beyond the vanishing point, beyond the range of even the highest-powered electric-microscope.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading I was, that momentous afternoon, assistant chemist for the Ajax International Dye Company, with main offices in New York City.
