used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
react verbally
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading I have promised to teach John the art of blowing soap-bubbles.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
BellowsnounUS /ˈbeloʊz/
(used in the plural) a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air; used to make a fire burn more fiercely or to sound a musical instrument
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading I have promised to teach John the art of blowing soap-bubbles.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
bubble-blowing
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From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
a person who is older than you are
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
the act of escaping physically
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
frothnounUS /frɔːθ/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have promised to teach John the art of blowing soap-bubbles.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have promised to teach John the art of blowing soap-bubbles.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I have promised to teach John the art of blowing soap-bubbles.”
and nothing more
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
lathernounUS /ˈlæðər/
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
liquidsnounUS /ˈlɪkwədz/
plural of “liquid” — a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
absolutely essential
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
the local environment
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
a separate part of a whole
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I have promised to teach John the art of blowing soap-bubbles.”
PumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
saucernounUS /ˈsɔːsər/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
for a short time
From this reading Tom immediately proceeded to execute his commission, and shortly rejoined the party on the lawn, bringing with him all the necessary implements for bubble-blowing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
Soap-Bubble
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From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
soap-bubbles
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From this reading I have promised to teach John the art of blowing soap-bubbles.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
SquirtverbUS /skwɜːrt/
cause to come out in a squirt
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
suckingnounUS /ˈsʌkɪŋ/
the act of sucking
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I have promised to teach John the art of blowing soap-bubbles.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
for that reason; as a result
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have promised to teach John the art of blowing soap-bubbles.”
tobacco-pipe
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From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
male cat
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
in the direction of
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Most liquids, by agitation, exhibit the appearance of froth, in consequence of the escape of the air in small bubbles, which had been forced into them by the operation.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _The Soap-Bubble.--The Squirt.--The Bellows; An Explanation of their several parts.--By whom the instrument was invented.--The sucking and lifting, or common Pump._ “Tom,” said his father, “bring me a saucer with some hot water; a piece of soap, and a tobacco-pipe.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading John, under the direction of his brother, made the lather; and Mr. Seymour, turning towards the elder children, asked them whether they understood the philosophy of the operation they had just witnessed; they were, however, unable to return a satisfactory answer, and their father, therefore, proceeded as follows:--
