used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
a quantity of money
From this reading Hang a weight on a wire and it will stretch a certain amount.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hang a weight on a wire and it will stretch a certain amount.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the weight is removed the wire shrinks back to its original length.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These with their meaning will now be explained.
for the reason that
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Hang a weight on a wire and it will stretch a certain amount.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
ELASTICITYnounUS /ˌiːlæˈstɪsəti/
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading These with their meaning will now be explained.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Hang a weight on a wire and it will stretch a certain amount.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hang a weight on a wire and it will stretch a certain amount.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the weight is removed the wire shrinks back to its original length.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading When the weight is removed the wire shrinks back to its original length.
MATERIALSnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading These with their meaning will now be explained.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — 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 PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These with their meaning will now be explained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hang a weight on a wire and it will stretch a certain amount.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading When the weight is removed the wire shrinks back to its original length.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
PROPERTIESnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading When the weight is removed the wire shrinks back to its original length.
precisely, exactly
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
shrinksnounUS /ʃrɪŋks/
plural of “shrink” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading When the weight is removed the wire shrinks back to its original length.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Hang a weight on a wire and it will stretch a certain amount.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These with their meaning will now be explained.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These with their meaning will now be explained.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
tractionnounUS /ˈtrækʃən/
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
the act of using
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading ELASTICITY.--This exists in metals in three distinct ways: First, in the form of _traction_.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Hang a weight on a wire and it will stretch a certain amount.
at the time that
From this reading When the weight is removed the wire shrinks back to its original length.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These with their meaning will now be explained.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Hang a weight on a wire and it will stretch a certain amount.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These with their meaning will now be explained.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS A workman is able to select the right metals because he knows that each has some peculiar property which is best adapted for his particular use.
