Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

on or to one side

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

the lower side of anything

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

past form of “churn” — stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

inflected form of “clarify” — make clear and (more) comprehensible

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

divisible by two

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

of the present time and place

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

plural of “impurity” — worthless or dangerous material that should be removed

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

worthless people

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

sediment that has settled at the bottom of a liquid

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

travel on the surface of water

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

up to a particular time

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Butter is churned, in many countries, by twirling a forked stick, held between the two hands, in a vessel full of cream; or even by shaking the cream in a bottle.

up to a particular time

From this reading Skim this off as fast as it appears on the surface, until the butter remains quite clear, like oil.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The clarified butter is to be put aside to be kept, the settlings must be used for common and immediate purposes.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Butter, to preserve.--Boil it in a large vessel till the scum rises.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It should then be carefully poured off, that the impurities which settle at the bottom of the vessel may be separated.