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Terminal Compromise

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.
They are hardware viruses; viruses built right into the electronics.
The underground computer culture calls the elite designers of hardware viruses Chippers.
It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.
Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Terminal Compromise

Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

Chapter 23 of Terminal Compromise is here in full — 613 sentences across 123 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.
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They are hardware viruses; viruses built right into the electronics.
/ðeɪ ɑːr ˈhɑːrdwer ˈvaɪrəsəz ˈvaɪrəsəz bɪlt raɪt ˈɪntuː ðə ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪks/
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The underground computer culture calls the elite designers of hardware viruses Chippers.
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It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.
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Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Chipping noun US /ˈtʃɪpɪŋ/

the act of chipping something

From this reading “It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.”

designers noun US /dɪˈzaɪnərz/

plural of “designer” — a person who specializes in interior design

From this reading “The underground computer culture calls the elite designers of hardware viruses Chippers.”

electronics noun US /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪks/

the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices

From this reading “They are hardware viruses; viruses built right into the electronics.”

hackers noun US /ˈhækərz/

plural of “hacker” — someone who plays golf poorly

From this reading “Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.”

programs noun US /ˈproʊɡræmz/

plural of “program” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading “Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.”

specialized adjective US /ˈspeʃəlaɪzd/

developed or designed for a special activity or function

From this reading “Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.”

terrorists noun US /ˈterərəsts/

plural of “terrorist” — a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities

From this reading “Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.”

wizardry noun US /ˈwɪzərdri/

exceptional creative ability

From this reading “It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

bandnounUS /bænd/

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

builtadjectiveUS /bɪlt/

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading They are hardware viruses; viruses built right into the electronics.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

callsnounUS /kɔːlz/

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading The underground computer culture calls the elite designers of hardware viruses Chippers.

Chippers

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The underground computer culture calls the elite designers of hardware viruses Chippers.

ChippingnounUS /ˈtʃɪpɪŋ/

the act of chipping something

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/

under normal conditions

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

computernounUS /kəmˈpjuːtər/

a machine for performing calculations automatically

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/

plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading The underground computer culture calls the elite designers of hardware viruses Chippers.

designersnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnərz/

plural of “designer” — a person who specializes in interior design

From this reading The underground computer culture calls the elite designers of hardware viruses Chippers.

electronicsnounUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪks/

the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices

From this reading They are hardware viruses; viruses built right into the electronics.

elitenounUS /ɪˈliːt/

a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

From this reading The underground computer culture calls the elite designers of hardware viruses Chippers.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

exploitedadjectiveUS /ˈeksplɔɪtəd/

developed or used to greatest advantage

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

groupnounUS /ɡruːp/

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

hackersnounUS /ˈhækərz/

plural of “hacker” — someone who plays golf poorly

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

HARDWAREnounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/

major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

Homosoto

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They are hardware viruses; viruses built right into the electronics.

InvasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

programsnounUS /ˈproʊɡræmz/

plural of “program” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/

make reference to

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

rightadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading They are hardware viruses; viruses built right into the electronics.

ScottnounUS /skɑːt/

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

softwarenounUS /ˈsɔːftwer/

(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

specializedadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəlaɪzd/

developed or designed for a special activity or function

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

SpooknounUS /spuːk/

someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

terroristsnounUS /ˈterərəsts/

plural of “terrorist” — a radical who employs terror as a political weapon; usually organizes with other terrorists in small cells; often uses religion as a cover for terrorist activities

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They are hardware viruses; viruses built right into the electronics.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

TimesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

TWISTverbUS /twɪst/

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

typesnounUS /taɪps/

plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/

under the level of the ground

From this reading The underground computer culture calls the elite designers of hardware viruses Chippers.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

VIRUSESnounUS /ˈvaɪrəsəz/

plural of “virus” — (virology) ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

wizardrynounUS /ˈwɪzərdri/

exceptional creative ability

From this reading It should come as no surprise then that Chipping was a practice exploited by Homosoto and his band under the wizardry of the Spook.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Chippers are a very specialized group of what I would have once called hackers, but whom now many refer to as terrorists.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

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 Sunday, January 24 New York City Times HARDWARE VIRUSES: A NEW TWIST By Scott Mason In conversations with the Spook, the man who claims to be the technical genius behind the Homosoto Invasion, I have learned that there are even more menacing types of computer viruses than those commonly associated with infected software programs.

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