aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
in addition
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
any thing at all
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
for the reason that
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
being joined in close association
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
deem to be
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
else
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From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
EXPERIMENTnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
ExperimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
explodeverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊd/
cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
FUELverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
gunpowdernounUS /ˈɡʌnpaʊdər/
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
of great significance or value
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
a message received and understood
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
LUBRICANTSnounUS /ˈluːbrəkənts/
plural of “lubricant” — a substance capable of reducing friction by making surfaces smooth or slippery
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
absolutely essential
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
a special situation
From this reading Most people know that in order to explode gasoline in an engine, air is required; but few of them stop to consider that air is also the important thing necessary to burn gasoline in the open air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Knowledge on this important subject is lacking, because not enough care and study has been bestowed on it to bring out the proper information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
in or at the place that
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading The explosive nature of gasoline seems to act the same as gunpowder, whereas, in fact, it is entirely different.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN EXPERIMENT WITH GASOLINE.--Experiments have been made with gasoline which show better than anything else where the danger lies, and what should be avoided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FUEL AND LUBRICANTS There is greater misconception and real ignorance about gasoline than concerning any other subject or material connected with automobiles.
