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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 Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
calc-spar
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From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
calcareousadjective
composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
cohesionnounUS /koʊˈhiːʒən/
the state of cohering or sticking together
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
travel across or pass over
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
fignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
the act of departing
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
how
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From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
micanounUS /ˈmaɪkə/
any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
rhombs
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From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
sparverbUS /spɑːr/
furnish with spars
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
carry out
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Look at those colours--are they not most beautiful for you and for me?--for I enjoy these things as much as you do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [The mica was removed, and a piece of calc-spar introduced at A.] See how that turns the light round and round, and produces these rings and that black cross (fig.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In what a wonderful manner they open out to us the internal arrangement of the particles of this calcareous spar by the force of cohesion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now we will see how calcareous spar acts upon this light,--that stone which split up into rhombs, and of which you are each of you going to take a little piece home.
