used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
a quantity of money
From this reading This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
breechnounUS /briːtʃ/
opening in the rear of the barrel of a gun where bullets can be loaded
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
being joined in close association
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/
a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
wanted intensely
From this reading Inside this chamber was placed the explosive projectile which it was desired to launch.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading MORE STRANGE DISCOVERIES.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
electricallyadverbUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəli/
by electricity
From this reading This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading Inside this chamber was placed the explosive projectile which it was desired to launch.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside this chamber was placed the explosive projectile which it was desired to launch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Inside this chamber was placed the explosive projectile which it was desired to launch.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Inside this chamber was placed the explosive projectile which it was desired to launch.
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 This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE STRANGE DISCOVERIES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Inside this chamber was placed the explosive projectile which it was desired to launch.
projectilenounUS /prəˈdʒektəl/
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
From this reading Inside this chamber was placed the explosive projectile which it was desired to launch.
ribbedadjectiveUS /rɪbd/
furnished or strengthened with ribs
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading MORE STRANGE DISCOVERIES.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
superheated
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From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Inside this chamber was placed the explosive projectile which it was desired to launch.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
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 This done, a small amount of water was admitted to the electrically connected chamber, and a switch turned which caused the metal to become superheated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Inside this chamber was placed the explosive projectile which it was desired to launch.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was ribbed by metallic strips connected with electric wires and capable of being superheated by electrical current.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the breech of the gun was disclosed a chamber enclosing a small cylinder of steel.
