1954
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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 (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
subject to appointment
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Why not both?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
CalamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
Cyberneticsnoun
(biology) the field of science concerned with processes of communication and control (especially the comparison of these processes in biological and artificial systems)
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
depositionsnounUS /ˌdepəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “deposition” — the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
FictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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FormaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
having or given a form or shape
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
usually; as a rule
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
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From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
InquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a brief written record
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
Peloric
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From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
provisionaladjectiveUS /prəˈvɪʒənəl/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
RehabilitationnounUS /ˌriːhəbɪləˈteɪʃən/
the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men or machines--something had to give--though not necessarily one or the other.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction December 1954.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why not both?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading (HISTORIAN'S NOTE: _The following statements are extracted from depositions taken by the Commission of Formal Inquiry appointed by the Peloric Rehabilitation Council, a body formed as a provisional government in the third month of the Calamity_.) It is not generally known that all the periodical publications for the world were put out by Cybernetics.
