used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The difference may be explained as follows:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The original method of utilizing what is called _Internal combustion_ Motors, was to employ a fixed gas.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
COMBUSTIONnounUS /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A _fixed_ gas is one which will remain permanently in that condition, unlike a vapor made from gasoline.
deem to be
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/
a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The difference may be explained as follows:
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading The original method of utilizing what is called _Internal combustion_ Motors, was to employ a fixed gas.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
expansionnounUS /ɪkˈspænʃən/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The difference may be explained as follows:
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The original method of utilizing what is called _Internal combustion_ Motors, was to employ a fixed gas.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The difference may be explained as follows:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
fro
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From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A _fixed_ gas is one which will remain permanently in that condition, unlike a vapor made from gasoline.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading The original method of utilizing what is called _Internal combustion_ Motors, was to employ a fixed gas.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading A _fixed_ gas is one which will remain permanently in that condition, unlike a vapor made from gasoline.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
INTERNALadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A _fixed_ gas is one which will remain permanently in that condition, unlike a vapor made from gasoline.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The difference may be explained as follows:
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The original method of utilizing what is called _Internal combustion_ Motors, was to employ a fixed gas.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
MotorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The original method of utilizing what is called _Internal combustion_ Motors, was to employ a fixed gas.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
on one occasion
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A _fixed_ gas is one which will remain permanently in that condition, unlike a vapor made from gasoline.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original method of utilizing what is called _Internal combustion_ Motors, was to employ a fixed gas.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading A _fixed_ gas is one which will remain permanently in that condition, unlike a vapor made from gasoline.
pistonnounUS /ˈpɪstən/
United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976)
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
reciprocatingverbUS /rɪˈsɪprəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “reciprocate” — act, feel, or give mutually or in return
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A _fixed_ gas is one which will remain permanently in that condition, unlike a vapor made from gasoline.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading A _fixed_ gas is one which will remain permanently in that condition, unlike a vapor made from gasoline.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
utilizingverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “utilize” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading A _fixed_ gas is one which will remain permanently in that condition, unlike a vapor made from gasoline.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The original method of utilizing what is called _Internal combustion_ Motors, was to employ a fixed gas.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The original method of utilizing what is called _Internal combustion_ Motors, was to employ a fixed gas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE It will be observed that in a steam engine the heat is developed outside of the cylinders and the latter used solely for the purpose of taking the steam and utilizing it, by causing its expansion to push a piston to and fro.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading We shall now consider that type of motor which creates the heat within the cylinder itself and causes an expansion which is at once used and discharged at the reciprocating motion of the piston.
