used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading He closed them one by one, showing the absolute independence of each.
accumulatorsnounUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtərz/
plural of “accumulator” — a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes)
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
admixturenoun
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
apertures
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From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
from appearances alone
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
beautifyverbUS /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/
make more beautiful
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He closed them one by one, showing the absolute independence of each.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He closed them one by one, showing the absolute independence of each.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
globesnounUS /ɡloʊbz/
plural of “globe” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In another factory he exhibited more accumulators with varicolored materials in the globes.
granulatedadjective
made grainy or formed into granules
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another factory he exhibited more accumulators with varicolored materials in the globes.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading He closed them one by one, showing the absolute independence of each.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
for more time
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading In another factory he exhibited more accumulators with varicolored materials in the globes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In another factory he exhibited more accumulators with varicolored materials in the globes.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
not any; not one
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He closed them one by one, showing the absolute independence of each.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
Remo
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From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He closed them one by one, showing the absolute independence of each.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
make steady
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
varicoloredadjective
having a variety of colors
From this reading In another factory he exhibited more accumulators with varicolored materials in the globes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Remo opened the apertures of a long line of them upon a wire rack, and they flashed into brilliant lamps of every hue and color and shade--a light that was as steady as that of the stars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He conducted me into another factory and exhibited a number of accumulators, each filled with apparently the same granulated substance, but of different colors and admixture of colors.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Our lamps, with which we beautify the night, are no longer a mystery to you--that is, not an absolute mystery."
