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From this reading Week 8 I have here an ordinary pop-gun.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Week 8 I have here an ordinary pop-gun.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
atomsnounUS /ˈætəmz/
plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
denseradjectiveUS /ˈdensər/
comparative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Week 8 I have here an ordinary pop-gun.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Week 8 I have here an ordinary pop-gun.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
layersnounUS /ˈleɪərz/
plural of “layer” — single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Week 8 I have here an ordinary pop-gun.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
pop-gun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Week 8 I have here an ordinary pop-gun.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But it is not so with the air, because air is elastic, and the atoms are always trying to fly apart, so that directly you take away the pressure they spring up again as far as they can.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
WeeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Week 8 I have here an ordinary pop-gun.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Only there is this difference, if the papers have lain for some time, when you take the top ones off, the under ones remain close together.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But the chief reason why the air is thicker or denser nearer the earth, is because the upper layers press it down.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have a heap of papers lying one on the top of the other, you know that those at the bottom of the heap will be more closely pressed together than those above, and just the same is the case with the atoms of the air.
