5
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From this reading 5.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
arm'snounUS /ɑːrmz/
possessive form of “arm” — a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
exhale hard
From this reading (‡ ELONGATED BLOW GLASS.)
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
ELONGATEDadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtəd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading (‡ ELONGATED BLOW GLASS.)
FIGnounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Illustration: FIG.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading (‡ ELONGATED BLOW GLASS.)
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Illustration: FIG.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
Sheet-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
up to a particular time
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sheet-glass is commenced in the same way as crown, but instead of a hole being made the blowing is continued till a great round ball is formed, the rod and this ball are then swung round at arm’s length--a hole being sunk in the ground for the purpose--which causes the globe to become elongated, as in fig.
