used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
CHAMPAGNEnounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading CHAMPAGNE AND SOUND.
correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
dimensionsnounUS /dɪˈmenʃənz/
plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
discsnounUS /dɪsks/
plural of “disc” — sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
increase twofold
From this reading DOUBLE VIBRATION.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
engravingnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ/
a print made from an engraving
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
ProvideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading CHAMPAGNE AND SOUND.
strewverbUS /struː/
spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
strewed
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From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
surfacesnounUS /ˈsɜːrfəsəz/
plural of “surface” — the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading But if, separately, they do not agree in their tones, the figures on them will not correspond.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
vibrateverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪt/
shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
VIBRATIONnounUS /vaɪˈbreɪʃən/
the act of vibrating
From this reading DOUBLE VIBRATION.
viz
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From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Cause one of the discs, viz. the upper one, to vibrate by a bow, and its vibration will be exactly imitated by the lower disc, and the sand strewed over both will arrange itself in precisely the same forms on both discs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Provide two discs of metal or glass, precisely of the same dimensions, and a glass or metal rod; cement the two discs at their centres to the two ends of the rod, as in the engraving, and strew their upper surfaces with sand.
