2
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
bracketsnounUS /ˈbrækəts/
plural of “bracket” — a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
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dioxidenounUS /daɪˈɑːksaɪd/
an oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in the molecule
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the act of discovering something
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discrepancynounUS /dɪˈskrepənsi/
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
EditedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
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EDMOND
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enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
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etc
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an item of information that is typical of a class or group
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ExplorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
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past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
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formulasnounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələz/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
the aggregate of past events
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https
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
McAlister
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From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
MEANYnounUS /ˈmiːni/
United States labor leader who was the first president of the AFL-CIO (1894-1980)
From this reading MOUNT RAINIER A Record of Exploration Edited by EDMOND S. MEANY Professor of History in the University of Washington.
attach to a support
From this reading MOUNT RAINIER A Record of Exploration Edited by EDMOND S. MEANY Professor of History in the University of Washington.
MountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading President of The Mountaineers.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading President of The Mountaineers.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading MOUNT RAINIER A Record of Exploration Edited by EDMOND S. MEANY Professor of History in the University of Washington.
Puget
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RAINIERnounUS /reɪˈnɪr/
a mountain peak in central Washington; highest peak in the Cascade Range; (14,410 feet high)
From this reading MOUNT RAINIER A Record of Exploration Edited by EDMOND S. MEANY Professor of History in the University of Washington.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading MOUNT RAINIER A Record of Exploration Edited by EDMOND S. MEANY Professor of History in the University of Washington.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MOUNT RAINIER A Record of Exploration Edited by EDMOND S. MEANY Professor of History in the University of Washington.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
siliconnounUS /ˈsɪləkən/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
SiO
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
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the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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subscripted
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Subscripts
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
underscoreverbUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/
give extra weight to (a communication)
From this reading See https:// Subscripts in chemical formulas are indicated by an underscore followed by the subscripted number enclosed by curly brackets (example: SiO_{2} is the formula for silicon dioxide).
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
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Vancouver'snounUS /vænˈkuːvərz/
possessive form of “vancouver” — English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
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the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading MOUNT RAINIER A Record of Exploration Edited by EDMOND S. MEANY Professor of History in the University of Washington.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In Chapter XII we were unable to resolve a discrepancy between H. H. McAlister and E. H. McAlister, so both were retained.
