adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
Ah
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From this reading “‘Ah!’ said he carelessly, ‘we have our own process.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that is a mere detail.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading “‘Ah!’ said he carelessly, ‘we have our own process.
compressverbUS /ˈkɑːmpres/
make more compact by or as if by pressing
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading But that is a mere detail.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
excavatingverbUS /ˈekskəveɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “excavate” — recover through digging
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “‘I quite follow you,’ said I.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
fuller's-earth
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From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “‘Ah!’ said he carelessly, ‘we have our own process.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘Ah!’ said he carelessly, ‘we have our own process.
hydraulicadjectiveUS /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/
moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil)
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “‘I quite follow you,’ said I.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But that is a mere detail.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “‘Ah!’ said he carelessly, ‘we have our own process.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “‘Ah!’ said he carelessly, ‘we have our own process.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading “‘Ah!’ said he carelessly, ‘we have our own process.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “‘I quite follow you,’ said I.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “‘I quite follow you,’ said I.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that is a mere detail.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “‘Ah!’ said he carelessly, ‘we have our own process.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘The only point which I could not quite understand was what use you could make of a hydraulic press in excavating fuller’s-earth, which, as I understand, is dug out like gravel from a pit.’
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We compress the earth into bricks, so as to remove them without revealing what they are.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “‘I quite follow you,’ said I.
