Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

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

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

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

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

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

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

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

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

plural of “compound” — a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

without stop or interruption

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

method or manner of conduct in relation to others

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

divisible by two

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

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

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

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

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

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

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

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

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

engage in

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

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

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

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 You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

a quantity of no importance

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

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

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

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From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

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From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

term of address for a man

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

treat with sulphur in order to preserve

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

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

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

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

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

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

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)

From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

the act of using

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading "Many other strange things have been discovered, some of which may seem useless at present, but may, upon further experiments on their properties, turn out of value to man.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

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From this reading WAT TYLER That evening Mr. Ormskirk continued the subject of his talk of the afternoon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Many other compounds can be produced of explosive nature, some indeed of such powerful and sudden action that we dare not even make experiments with them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

at the time that

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

during the time that

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

belonging to which person

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading You must know that many substances, while wholly innocent in themselves, are capable of dealing wide destruction when they are mixed together; for example, saltpetre, charcoal, and sulphur, which, as Friar Bacon discovered, make, when mixed together, a powder whose explosive power is well-nigh beyond belief, and which is now coming into use as a destructive agent in war.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You looked surprised, Edgar, when I said that I told Sir Ralph I had made some preparations for defence, and that some of the compounds in my laboratory are as dangerous as the common people regard them, although that danger has naught to do with any magical property.