Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

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

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

later than; following

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

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

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

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

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

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

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading --Contributed by Ray E. Strosnider, Plain City, Ohio.

plural of “camera” — equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading --Contributed by Ray E. Strosnider, Plain City, Ohio.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

having a coating; covered with an outer layer or film; often used in combination

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading --Contributed by Ray E. Strosnider, Plain City, Ohio.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

become weaker

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading --Contributed by Ray E. Strosnider, Plain City, Ohio.

the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

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

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

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

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

engage in

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

an aromatic exudate from the mastic tree; used chiefly in varnishes

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading --Contributed by Ray E. Strosnider, Plain City, Ohio.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

one of two equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

bring forth or yield

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading --Contributed by Ray E. Strosnider, Plain City, Ohio.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain)

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

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From this reading --Contributed by Ray E. Strosnider, Plain City, Ohio.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

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

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

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

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

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

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

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

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading If this will be too transparent, add a little more benzole, taking care not to add too much.

the act of using

From this reading Cover one side of a clear glass and after drying it will produce a perfect surface for use as a ground glass in cameras.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading ** A Miniature War Dance [255] A piece of paper, 3 or 4 in. long, is folded several times, as shown in the sketch, and the first fold marked out to represent one-half of an Indian.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ** A Ground Glass Substitute [255] Ordinary plain glass coated with the following mixture will make a good ground glass substitute: Dissolve 18 gr. of gum sandarac and 4 gr. of gum mastic in 3-1/2 dr.. of ether, then add 1 2-3 dr. benzole.