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From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
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From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
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From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apply with a brush before the metal enters the dies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
ApplyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Apply with a brush before the metal enters the dies.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Apply with a brush before the metal enters the dies.
Benham's
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From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading Apply with a brush before the metal enters the dies.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Trim the edges of the cardboard to match the shape of the disk, and make a pinhole in the center.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
delusionsnounUS /dɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “delusion” — (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading Apply with a brush before the metal enters the dies.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading Trim the edges of the cardboard to match the shape of the disk, and make a pinhole in the center.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Apply with a brush before the metal enters the dies.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
graphitenounUS /ˈɡræfaɪt/
used as a lubricant and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
lbnounUS /paʊnd/
16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
lubricateverbUS /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/
have lubricating properties
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
engage in
From this reading Trim the edges of the cardboard to match the shape of the disk, and make a pinhole in the center.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Trim the edges of the cardboard to match the shape of the disk, and make a pinhole in the center.
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 To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
OpticaladjectiveUS /ˈɑːptɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving light or optics
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
oz
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From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
pastenounUS /peɪst/
any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
pinholenounUS /ˈpɪnhoʊl/
a small puncture that might have been made by a pin
From this reading Trim the edges of the cardboard to match the shape of the disk, and make a pinhole in the center.
ptnoun
a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
qt
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From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Trim the edges of the cardboard to match the shape of the disk, and make a pinhole in the center.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Cut out the black and white disk shown in the figure, and paste on a piece of stiff cardboard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apply with a brush before the metal enters the dies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
the upper part of anything
From this reading ** An Optical Top [69] One of the latest optical delusions, and one not easy to explain, is Benham's color top.
TrimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Trim the edges of the cardboard to match the shape of the disk, and make a pinhole in the center.
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 To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
whalenounUS /weɪl/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
a Caucasian
From this reading To lubricate sheet metal mix 1 qt. whale oil, 1 lb. white lead, 1 pt. water and 3 oz. finest graphite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apply with a brush before the metal enters the dies.
