4,000
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
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BOILEDadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
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boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
a youthful male person
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brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
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comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
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without variation or change, in every case
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coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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a pair who associate with one another
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separate with or as if with an instrument
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
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past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
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EVERYDAYadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
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FahrenheitnounUS /ˈferənhaɪt/
German physicist who invented the mercury thermometer and developed the scale of temperature that bears his name (1686-1736)
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
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furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
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highest in quality
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
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HEATSnounUS /hiːts/
plural of “heat” — a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
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HOW
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
on condition that; in the event that
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
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a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
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apprehended with certainty
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laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
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prefer or wish to do something
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lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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MANKINDnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
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the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
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one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
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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 "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — 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 "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
metalworkingnounUS /ˈmetəlwɜːrkɪŋ/
the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner
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a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
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moltenadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊltən/
reduced to liquid form by heating
From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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not one thing; not anything
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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belonging to the speaker and others
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relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
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a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
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concerned with actual use or practice
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processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
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an educational institution
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a particular branch of scientific knowledge
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scientist'snounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
possessive form of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
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plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
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an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
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stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
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a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
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temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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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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thermit
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From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What are they for?" asked the boy, immediately all interest, for he was a member of the metalworking class in his school, and was constantly on the lookout for better ways of working in iron, steel, copper, and brass.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STEEL BOILED LIKE WATER AND CUT LIKE PAPER OUR BOY FRIEND SEES HOW SCIENCE HAS TURNED THE GREATEST KNOWN HEATS TO THE EVERYDAY USE OF MANKIND "HOW hot is it in that furnace?" asked the scientist's young friend as he poked about the laboratory one day.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
hard to endure
From this reading "But the heat of the laboratory furnace most of the time is nothing compared to the heat that we can put to practical use through a couple of new inventions I have been trying here."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading STEEL BOILED LIKE WATER AND CUT LIKE PAPER OUR BOY FRIEND SEES HOW SCIENCE HAS TURNED THE GREATEST KNOWN HEATS TO THE EVERYDAY USE OF MANKIND "HOW hot is it in that furnace?" asked the scientist's young friend as he poked about the laboratory one day.
the act of using
From this reading STEEL BOILED LIKE WATER AND CUT LIKE PAPER OUR BOY FRIEND SEES HOW SCIENCE HAS TURNED THE GREATEST KNOWN HEATS TO THE EVERYDAY USE OF MANKIND "HOW hot is it in that furnace?" asked the scientist's young friend as he poked about the laboratory one day.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
precisely as stated
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What are they for?" asked the boy, immediately all interest, for he was a member of the metalworking class in his school, and was constantly on the lookout for better ways of working in iron, steel, copper, and brass.
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 STEEL BOILED LIKE WATER AND CUT LIKE PAPER OUR BOY FRIEND SEES HOW SCIENCE HAS TURNED THE GREATEST KNOWN HEATS TO THE EVERYDAY USE OF MANKIND "HOW hot is it in that furnace?" asked the scientist's young friend as he poked about the laboratory one day.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "What are they for?" asked the boy, immediately all interest, for he was a member of the metalworking class in his school, and was constantly on the lookout for better ways of working in iron, steel, copper, and brass.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
weldingnounUS /ˈweldɪŋ/
fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure
From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are they for?" asked the boy, immediately all interest, for he was a member of the metalworking class in his school, and was constantly on the lookout for better ways of working in iron, steel, copper, and brass.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Well, they both are used in welding metals and in one--the thermit process--the hardest steel can be reduced to a molten mass of white hot metal boiling like a tea kettle on a stove, in about a half a minute.
which person or people
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "That is not very hot now, but we could increase the temperature to about 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit if we tried hard enough," answered the man who, outside of his work, enjoyed best of all the visits of the boy.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "What are they for?" asked the boy, immediately all interest, for he was a member of the metalworking class in his school, and was constantly on the lookout for better ways of working in iron, steel, copper, and brass.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading STEEL BOILED LIKE WATER AND CUT LIKE PAPER OUR BOY FRIEND SEES HOW SCIENCE HAS TURNED THE GREATEST KNOWN HEATS TO THE EVERYDAY USE OF MANKIND "HOW hot is it in that furnace?" asked the scientist's young friend as he poked about the laboratory one day.
