used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
how long something has existed
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
alloysnounUS /ˈælɔɪz/
plural of “alloy” — a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
barnaclesnounUS /ˈbɑːrnəkəlz/
plural of “barnacle” — marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
for the reason that
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
a period of 100 years
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
copper-bottomedadjective
having a bottom of copper or sheathed with copper
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
divisible by two
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
factoriesnounUS /ˈfæktəriz/
plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
set up or found
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
lesseningnounUS /ˈlesənɪŋ/
a change downward
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
locomotivesnounUS /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “locomotive” — a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
malachitenoun
a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
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 A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
absolutely essential
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
refineriesnounUS /rɪˈfaɪnəriz/
plural of “refinery” — an industrial plant for purifying a crude substance
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
roofingnounUS /ˈruːfɪŋ/
material used to construct a roof
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
express in words
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
move hurridly
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
vatsnounUS /væts/
plural of “vat” — a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production
From this reading It is so strong that it is used in boiler tubes of locomotives, as roofing for buildings and railroad coaches, in the great pans and vats of the sugar factories and refineries.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People often say that the latter half of the nineteenth century was the Age of Steel, because so many new uses for steel were found at that time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A copper ore called "malachite," which shows many shades of green, beautifully blended and mingled, is used for the tops of tables.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Wooden ships are often "copper-bottomed"; that is, sheets of copper are nailed to that part of the hull which is under water in order to prevent barnacles from making their homes on it, and so lessening the speed of the vessel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would not be easy to get on without brass and bronze; but even these alloys are not so necessary as copper by itself.
