used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Sulphur is largely used in the arts, principally in the manufacture of gunpowder, and fireworks of various kinds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
brimstonenounUS /ˈbrɪmstoʊn/
an old name for sulfur
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
take in liquids
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
etc
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From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading Sulphur is largely used in the arts, principally in the manufacture of gunpowder, and fireworks of various kinds.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
the act of giving
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
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 Sulphur is largely used in the arts, principally in the manufacture of gunpowder, and fireworks of various kinds.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
and nothing more
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Sulphur is largely used in the arts, principally in the manufacture of gunpowder, and fireworks of various kinds.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Sulphur is largely used in the arts, principally in the manufacture of gunpowder, and fireworks of various kinds.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
mangenounUS /meɪndʒ/
a persistent and contagious disease of the skin causing inflammation and itching and loss of hair; affects domestic animals (and sometimes people)
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading Sulphur is largely used in the arts, principally in the manufacture of gunpowder, and fireworks of various kinds.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
not any; not one
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Sulphur is largely used in the arts, principally in the manufacture of gunpowder, and fireworks of various kinds.
repellingadjectiveUS /rəˈpelɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
the display of a motion picture
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
SulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading Sulphur.
required or under orders
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sulphur, or brimstone, as it is frequently called, is sold in the form of sticks, or _roll_ brimstone, or in fine powder called flowers of brimstone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
unalteredadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərd/
remaining in an original state
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Sulphur is largely used in the arts, principally in the manufacture of gunpowder, and fireworks of various kinds.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Sulphur is largely used in the arts, principally in the manufacture of gunpowder, and fireworks of various kinds.
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 Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
at the time that
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
in or at the place that
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is capable of showing electric phenomena when rubbed, giving out slight sparks, and first attracting and then repelling light bodies, such as small pieces of paper, etc. It is so bad a conductor of heat, that if grasped suddenly in a hot hand, it will crack and split into pieces just as glass does when suddenly heated or cooled--of course I am speaking of the roll brimstone.
a late time of life
From this reading Water has no effect on it, as may be seen in the pans placed for pet dogs to drink out of, where the same piece of brimstone lies for years entirely unaltered, though it is supposed to prevent the dogs from having the mange!
