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800
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many projects are of contemporary interest--magic, kites and boomerangs for example.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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for the reason that
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boomerangs
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a youthful male person
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading There are many projects of purely historical interest, such as chemical photography, phonographs, and devices for coal furnaces.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading There are many projects of purely historical interest, such as chemical photography, phonographs, and devices for coal furnaces.
come or bring to a finish or an end
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contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
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devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading There are many projects of purely historical interest, such as chemical photography, phonographs, and devices for coal furnaces.
diagramsnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræmz/
plural of “diagram” — a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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an item of information that is typical of a class or group
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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furnacesnounUS /ˈfɜːrnʌsɪz/
plural of “furnace” — an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading There are many projects of purely historical interest, such as chemical photography, phonographs, and devices for coal furnaces.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading There are many projects of purely historical interest, such as chemical photography, phonographs, and devices for coal furnaces.
How
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IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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kitesnounUS /kaɪts/
plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
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limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
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any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Many projects are of contemporary interest--magic, kites and boomerangs for example.
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 Many projects are of contemporary interest--magic, kites and boomerangs for example.
MechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
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occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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and nothing more
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pdf
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phonographsnounUS /ˈfoʊnəɡræfs/
plural of “phonograph” — machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
From this reading There are many projects of purely historical interest, such as chemical photography, phonographs, and devices for coal furnaces.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading There are many projects of purely historical interest, such as chemical photography, phonographs, and devices for coal furnaces.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Many projects are of contemporary interest--magic, kites and boomerangs for example.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
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Querl
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the display of a motion picture
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startersnounUS /ˈstɑːrtərz/
plural of “starter” — an electric motor for starting an engine
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of the kind already mentioned
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textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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make an effort or attempt
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the act of using
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versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
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Vol
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widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
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