adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
chemistsnounUS /ˈkeməsts/
plural of “chemist” — a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Strong set to work on the combination which he had obtained from the safe deposit vault.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
CushingnounUS /ˈkʊʃɪŋ/
United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Strong set to work on the combination which he had obtained from the safe deposit vault.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Strong set to work on the combination which he had obtained from the safe deposit vault.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strong set to work on the combination which he had obtained from the safe deposit vault.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Strong set to work on the combination which he had obtained from the safe deposit vault.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
patentsnounUS /ˈpætənts/
plural of “patent” — a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “In the safe, sir,” replied Strong.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “In the safe, sir,” replied Strong.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Strong set to work on the combination which he had obtained from the safe deposit vault.
showingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “In the safe, sir,” replied Strong.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
StrongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
synthesiseverb
combine so as to form a more complex, product
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Strong set to work on the combination which he had obtained from the safe deposit vault.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where are the papers in the case, the documents showing the application for the patent, for instance?” asked Kennedy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Strong set to work on the combination which he had obtained from the safe deposit vault.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading In a general way I know what Mr. Cushing had done, but there are parts of the process which are covered in the patents applied for, of which I am not at liberty to speak yet.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course you know,” commenced Strong after proper urging, “that it has long been the desire of chemists to synthesise rubber by a method that will make possible its cheap production on a large scale.
