used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He watched to see how Mather would propose to go about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
any thing at all
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
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From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
command with authority
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
one or the other of two
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
else
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From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He watched to see how Mather would propose to go about it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He watched to see how Mather would propose to go about it.
how
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From this reading He watched to see how Mather would propose to go about it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
Mather
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From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
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 Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
orenounUS /ɔːr/
a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
PeasenounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
platedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plate” — coat with a layer of metal
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He watched to see how Mather would propose to go about it.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He watched to see how Mather would propose to go about it.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
carry out
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pease had bought the patent; the plan commended itself to Mather immediately; there was "good money" in it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such were, for instance, the electrical and mechanical devices by which a metal was to be produced from its ore, either in sheets, pure, or plated on iron.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He watched to see how Mather would propose to go about it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHEBASSET At the conference between Mather and Pease various matters were discussed which are not to the direct purpose of this story.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But before anything else could be done a plant must be secured, a work which Pease expected would take much time.
