used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
acidsnounUS /ˈæsədz/
plural of “acid” — any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
AMATEURnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading AMATEUR CHEMISTS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The notation appeared to them irregular.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
basesnounUS /ˈbeɪsəz/
plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
CHEMISTSnounUS /ˈkeməsts/
plural of “chemist” — a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading AMATEUR CHEMISTS.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
having much knowledge or education
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The notation appeared to them irregular.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
metalloids
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From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
notationnounUS /noʊˈteɪʃən/
a technical system of symbols used to represent special things
From this reading The notation appeared to them irregular.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
observesverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
by chance
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
Regnault's
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From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The notation appeared to them irregular.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In order to understand chemistry they procured Regnault's course of lectures, and were, in the first place, informed that "simple bodies are perhaps compound."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are divided into metalloids and metals--a difference in which, the author observes, there is "nothing absolute."
in the company of; together with
From this reading So with acids and bases, "a body being able to behave in the manner of acids or of bases, according to circumstances."
