1957
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From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1957.
1972
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From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
AmazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1957.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
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.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
broadcastverbUS /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
broadcastsnounUS /ˈbrɔːdkæsts/
plural of “broadcast” — message that is transmitted by radio or television
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
classifiedadjectiveUS /ˈklæsəfaɪd/
arranged into classes
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
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.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1957.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
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.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
emanationsnounUS /ˌeməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “emanation” — something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.)
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
etext
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From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1957.
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.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
floodingnounUS /ˈflʌdɪŋ/
a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1957.
fumingly
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From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
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 What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
Mahon-modified
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From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
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.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
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.
and nothing more
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
Osceola
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From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1957.
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.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
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.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
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.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
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 What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
not in physical motion
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1957.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
televisionnounUS /ˈteləvɪʒən/
broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
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.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Amazing Stories December 1957.
TVnounUS /ˈtiːˈviː/
broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
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.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
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 Amazing Stories December 1957.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _They were broadcasts from nowhere--sinister emanations flooding in from space--smashing any receiver that picked them up.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
which person or people
From this reading The first broadcast was picked up by a television ham in Osceola, Florida, who fumingly reported artificial interference on the amateur TV bands.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading What defense could Earth devise against science such as this?_ The first broadcast came in 1972, while Mahon-modified machines were still strictly classified, and the world had heard only rumors about them.
