20,000
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
anew
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
(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 Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
BootstrapnounUS /ˈbuːtstræp/
a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Drills drilled and torches burned and hammers hammered.
bussesnounUS /ˈbʌsəz/
plural of “bus” — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
change-shift
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
ConvoysnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪz/
plural of “convoy” — a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
dieselsnounUS /ˈdiːzəlz/
plural of “diesel” — German engineer (born in France) who invented the diesel engine (1858-1913)
From this reading Small diesels rumbled.
DisknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading Drills drilled and torches burned and hammers hammered.
DrillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading Drills drilled and torches burned and hammers hammered.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
hammeredadjectiveUS /ˈhæmərd/
shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks
From this reading Drills drilled and torches burned and hammers hammered.
hammersnounUS /ˈhæmərz/
plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading Drills drilled and torches burned and hammers hammered.
impracticaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/
not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
the force of workers available
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
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 Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
in motion
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
for each
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
resounded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
revolutionsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading Small diesels rumbled.
sawsnounUS /sɔːz/
plural of “saw” — a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
SecuritynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
get rid of
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Small diesels rumbled.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading Disk saws cut metal like butter by the seemingly impractical method of spinning at 20,000 revolutions per minute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Drills drilled and torches burned and hammers hammered.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Convoys of motor busses rolled out from Bootstrap at change-shift time, and there were again Security men at every doorway, moving continually about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then they began to be turned out at the rate of two a day, and all the vast expanse of the Shed resounded with the work on them.
