used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
(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 It was, without a doubt, the great-great-grandfather of all automatic computers and even it was forced to mull over the problem.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
atomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or comprising atoms
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
Bronson
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From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
circuitsnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəts/
plural of “circuit” — an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
clicksnounUS /klɪks/
plural of “click” — a short light metallic sound
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
commentarynounUS /ˈkɑːmənteri/
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
computernounUS /kəmˈpjuːtər/
a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
computersnounUS /kəmˈpjuːtərz/
plural of “computer” — a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading It was, without a doubt, the great-great-grandfather of all automatic computers and even it was forced to mull over the problem.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was, without a doubt, the great-great-grandfather of all automatic computers and even it was forced to mull over the problem.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
emittedverbUS /ɪˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
encompassedverbUS /enˈkʌmpəst/
past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
divisible by two
From this reading It was, without a doubt, the great-great-grandfather of all automatic computers and even it was forced to mull over the problem.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It was, without a doubt, the great-great-grandfather of all automatic computers and even it was forced to mull over the problem.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
great-great-grandfather
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From this reading It was, without a doubt, the great-great-grandfather of all automatic computers and even it was forced to mull over the problem.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
kinescopenoun
a cathode-ray tube in a television receiver; translates the received signal into a picture on a luminescent screen
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
lounged
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From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
Maddox
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From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
memory-storage
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From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
mullverbUS /mʌl/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading It was, without a doubt, the great-great-grandfather of all automatic computers and even it was forced to mull over the problem.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was, without a doubt, the great-great-grandfather of all automatic computers and even it was forced to mull over the problem.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
having a point
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
remote-presentation
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From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
except for; apart from
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
without speaking
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
slotnounUS /slɑːt/
a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable
From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
a special situation
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
TransferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
typewriter-like
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From this reading Finally the machine emitted a series of typewriter-like clicks and a sheet of paper emerged from the slot.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Leader Kingston and Harry Maddox lounged before the massive control board, smoking and watching Virginia and Bronson on a small remote-presentation kinescope.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
wiringnounUS /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/
a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
From this reading _Transfer Arranged_ The automatic computer in the laboratory of atomic physics at the New Mexico University on Earth Three was a vast thing that encompassed many acres of wiring, tubes and memory-storage circuits.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was, without a doubt, the great-great-grandfather of all automatic computers and even it was forced to mull over the problem.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It had been working silently--save for an occasional click--for an hour, which was a pointed commentary on the depth of the problem presented to it, since its usual time of operation was startling in its brevity.
