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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aberrationsnounUS /ˌæbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aberration” — a state or condition markedly different from the norm
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
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presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When this invader approached the earth, it probably passed between it and the moon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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astronomersnounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmərz/
plural of “astronomer” — a physicist who studies astronomy
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Its velocity must have been so great that it continued on its course in spite of the attraction of the earth.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When this invader approached the earth, it probably passed between it and the moon.
showing who or what does the action
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catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
made or become different in nature or form
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civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
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without stop or interruption
From this reading Its velocity must have been so great that it continued on its course in spite of the attraction of the earth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Its velocity must have been so great that it continued on its course in spite of the attraction of the earth.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading When this invader approached the earth, it probably passed between it and the moon.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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yet to be or coming
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generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
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Gernsback
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Its velocity must have been so great that it continued on its course in spite of the attraction of the earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
IncnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
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invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading When this invader approached the earth, it probably passed between it and the moon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its velocity must have been so great that it continued on its course in spite of the attraction of the earth.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
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
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the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Its velocity must have been so great that it continued on its course in spite of the attraction of the earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
being perceived or observed
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
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past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When this invader approached the earth, it probably passed between it and the moon.
capable of happening or existing
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preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
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with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading When this invader approached the earth, it probably passed between it and the moon.
PublicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
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reconstructedadjectiveUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
adapted to social or economic change
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Its velocity must have been so great that it continued on its course in spite of the attraction of the earth.
solaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Its velocity must have been so great that it continued on its course in spite of the attraction of the earth.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
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instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ©1929 _By Gernsback Publications, Inc._ A Changed World Now that we who survived have reconstructed a civilization on a rational basis, we want to preserve for future generations as many accounts as possible by the actual witnesses of the catastrophe that overtook the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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not known
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading Its velocity must have been so great that it continued on its course in spite of the attraction of the earth.
someone who visits
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
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the speaker together with one or more other people
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is still believed that this is the most likely explanation of what occurred.
at the time that
From this reading When this invader approached the earth, it probably passed between it and the moon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
which person or people
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witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
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everything that exists anywhere
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but in spite of that
From this reading In 1929 certain curious aberrations in the motion of the moon were noticed by astronomers, and attempts to explain them were made by suggesting that the solar system had been invaded by an unknown visitor which had not yet been discovered.
