used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nobody but a complete imbecile would try to key an automatic distress transmitter."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
lacking funds
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nobody but a complete imbecile would try to key an automatic distress transmitter."
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
codings
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From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Nobody but a complete imbecile would try to key an automatic distress transmitter."
configurationnounUS /kənˌfɪɡjərˈeɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
psychological suffering
From this reading Nobody but a complete imbecile would try to key an automatic distress transmitter."
don't
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From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
He'd
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From this reading He'd know.
imbecilenounUS /ˈɪmbəsəl/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading Nobody but a complete imbecile would try to key an automatic distress transmitter."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
intermingledverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “intermingle” — combine into one
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He'd know.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody but a complete imbecile would try to key an automatic distress transmitter."
come into possession of
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
and nothing more
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
Seventy-nineadjective
being nine more than seventy
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
spottyadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːti/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
Superimposing
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From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
express a supposition
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
technounUS /tek/
a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
transmitternounUS /trænˈsmɪtər/
someone who transmits a message
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Nobody but a complete imbecile would try to key an automatic distress transmitter."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It might--" The communications tech broke in scornfully, "The pilot of the Seventy-nine was aboard.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Superimposing a code upon another code would result in a spotty transmission, since the intermingled transmission bits would obtain only where both codings delivered a positive configuration.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't suppose they foolishly tried to key the automatic transmitter?" he asked.
