1830
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From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
1896
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From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
230
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From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
315,500
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From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now more prudent and sensible methods have been introduced.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
BorneonounUS /ˈbɔːrnioʊ/
3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific to the north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago
From this reading In Borneo ten trees were felled for every kilogramme of gutta-percha.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
CropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
decadesnounUS /deˈkeɪdz/
plural of “decade” — a period of 10 years
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In Borneo ten trees were felled for every kilogramme of gutta-percha.
exploitationnounUS /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
felledverbUS /feld/
past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In Borneo ten trees were felled for every kilogramme of gutta-percha.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In Borneo ten trees were felled for every kilogramme of gutta-percha.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
gutta-perchanoun
a whitish rubber derived from the coagulated milky latex of gutta-percha trees; used for insulation of electrical cables
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
india-rubber
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From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
industriesnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
inspissated
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From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Now more prudent and sensible methods have been introduced.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
kilogramme
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From this reading In Borneo ten trees were felled for every kilogramme of gutta-percha.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Now more prudent and sensible methods have been introduced.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now more prudent and sensible methods have been introduced.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now more prudent and sensible methods have been introduced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Now more prudent and sensible methods have been introduced.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Now more prudent and sensible methods have been introduced.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In Borneo ten trees were felled for every kilogramme of gutta-percha.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The demand became so great that a reckless and barbarous exploitation took place of the trees, the inspissated and dried sap of which is rubber, this tough resisting and elastic gum which renders such valuable services to man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Crops which during recent decades have shown enormous development are those known as india-rubber and gutta-percha, so much being demanded by the bicycle and motor industries.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1830, 230 tons of rubber were imported into Europe; in 1896, 315,500 tons.
