used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The amateur will not need a large number of compounds, but such as are necessary should be of the best.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
AccurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
acid-proof
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From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The amateur will not need a large number of compounds, but such as are necessary should be of the best.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The amateur will not need a large number of compounds, but such as are necessary should be of the best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The amateur will not need a large number of compounds, but such as are necessary should be of the best.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Those which are described in this chapter can be relied upon to give working results.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
Cements
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From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Those which are described in this chapter can be relied upon to give working results.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
compoundsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/
plural of “compound” — a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Those which are described in this chapter can be relied upon to give working results.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
formulasnounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələz/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
FORMULÆ
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From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Those which are described in this chapter can be relied upon to give working results.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The amateur will not need a large number of compounds, but such as are necessary should be of the best.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
engage in
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
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 FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
absolutely essential
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The amateur will not need a large number of compounds, but such as are necessary should be of the best.
non-conductingadjective
not able to conduct heat or electricity or sound
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The amateur will not need a large number of compounds, but such as are necessary should be of the best.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The amateur will not need a large number of compounds, but such as are necessary should be of the best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
others
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From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
the local environment
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
red-lead
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From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading Those which are described in this chapter can be relied upon to give working results.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Those which are described in this chapter can be relied upon to give working results.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
except for; apart from
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
shellacnounUS /ˈʃelæk/
lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The amateur will not need a large number of compounds, but such as are necessary should be of the best.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Those which are described in this chapter can be relied upon to give working results.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those which are described in this chapter can be relied upon to give working results.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Acid-proof Cements One of the best acid-proof cements is made by adding shellac, dissolved in grain alcohol, to red-lead until it is at the right consistency.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Those which are described in this chapter can be relied upon to give working results.
be dressed in
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
which person or people
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Accurate formulas and directions for these things will save the amateur trouble and expense, since they indicate the materials which have been put to the test of time and wear by others who have had abundant experience along these lines.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading FORMULÆ In the construction of electrical apparatus there are many things, such as paint, cement, non-conducting compounds, and acid-proof substances, that are necessary in assembling the parts which make up complete working outfits.
