12
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From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
3600
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From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
4
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From this reading August, 4 Years Ago.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading National Security Agency Fort George S. Meade, Maryland.
AgoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading August, 4 Years Ago.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading August, 4 Years Ago.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
bulbsnounUS /bʌlbz/
plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
CnounUS /siː/
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
calmingnounUS /ˈkɑːmɪŋ/
the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
computernounUS /kəmˈpjuːtər/
a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
computersnounUS /kəmˈpjuːtərz/
plural of “computer” — a machine for performing calculations automatically
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
dozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
dronedverbUS /droʊnd/
past form of “drone” — make a monotonous low dull sound
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading National Security Agency Fort George S. Meade, Maryland.
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
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 National Security Agency Fort George S. Meade, Maryland.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading National Security Agency Fort George S. Meade, Maryland.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
MeadenounUS /miːd/
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading National Security Agency Fort George S. Meade, Maryland.
NationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading National Security Agency Fort George S. Meade, Maryland.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
operatorsnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtərz/
plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
pushedverbUS /pʊʃt/
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
rpmnounUS /ˈɑːrˈpiːˈem/
rate of revolution of a motor
From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading National Security Agency Fort George S. Meade, Maryland.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
SecuritynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading National Security Agency Fort George S. Meade, Maryland.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
staredverbUS /sterd/
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
tapesnounUS /teɪps/
plural of “tape” — a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
ThousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands of disk drives spun rapidly, at over 3600 rpm.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
urgencynounUS /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
whirred
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From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The sublime, light blue walls and specially fitted blue tint light bulbs added a calming influence to the constant urgency that drove the computer operators who pushed buttons, changed tapes and stared at the dozens of amber screens on the computers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The massive computer room, Computer Room C-12, gently whirred and droned with a life of its own.
YearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading August, 4 Years Ago.
