used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading Add three ounces of nitric acid.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
ADHESIVESnounUS /ædˈhiːsɪvz/
plural of “adhesive” — a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
From this reading ADHESIVES FOR VARIOUS USES.--Waterproof glue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
a youthful male person
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
compoundedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpaʊndəd/
combined into or constituting a chemical compound
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
dissolveverbUS /dɪˈzɑːlv/
become weaker
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
being one more than seven
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
FORMULASnounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələz/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
glueverbUS /ɡluː/
join or attach with or as if with glue
From this reading ADHESIVES FOR VARIOUS USES.--Waterproof glue.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
linseednounUS /ˈlɪnsiːd/
the seed of flax used as a source of oil
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
nitricadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtrɪk/
of or containing nitrogen
From this reading Add three ounces of nitric acid.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
ouncesnounUS /ˈaʊnsəz/
plural of “ounce” — a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading Add three ounces of nitric acid.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
RECIPESnounUS /ˈresəpiz/
plural of “recipe” — directions for making something
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Add three ounces of nitric acid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following are most carefully selected, the objects being to present those which are the more easily compounded.
the act of using
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading ADHESIVES FOR VARIOUS USES.--Waterproof glue.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
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 Use a good quality of glue, and dissolve it in warm water, then add one pound of linseed oil to eight pounds of the glue.
WaterproofadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərpruːf/
not permitting the passage of water
From this reading ADHESIVES FOR VARIOUS USES.--Waterproof glue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
WORKSHOPnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading WORKSHOP RECIPES AND FORMULAS In a work of this kind, dealing with the various elements, the boy should have at hand recipes or formulas for everything which comes within the province of his experiments.
