Chapter IX

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

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

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

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

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

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading CAPILLARY ATTRACTION.

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

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

cause to be bored

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action

From this reading CAPILLARY ATTRACTION.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

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From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

third-person singular of “exert” — put to use

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

plural of “fluid” — a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

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From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

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

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

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

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

-ing form of “retain” — hold back within

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

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

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

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

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

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

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

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

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading This kind of attraction is termed capillary, in consequence of tubes, of a calibre, or bore, as fine as hair, attracting and retaining fluids.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Two pieces of flat glass placed close together, and then opened like a book, draw up water between them, on the same principle.

precisely as stated

From this reading If the glass be reduced to a very narrow tube, having a hair-like bore, the attraction is so great that the water is retained in the tube, contrary to the force of gravitation.

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 If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.

in or at the place that

From this reading If water is poured into a glass, the surface is not level, but cupped at the edges, where the solid glass exerts its adhesive attraction for the liquid, and draws it from the level.