absorbernounUS /əbˈzɔːrbər/
(physics) material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Prebles appeared shortly before the hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Prebles appeared shortly before the hour.
the act of burning something
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
condensernounUS /kənˈdensər/
an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
the first light of day
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
Ernest
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From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
Gustav
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From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Prebles appeared shortly before the hour.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
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 All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
not any; not one
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
plant'snounUS /plænts/
possessive form of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
Prebles
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From this reading The Prebles appeared shortly before the hour.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
puttered
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From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
Roger
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From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
for a short time
From this reading The Prebles appeared shortly before the hour.
SICKNESSnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
storagenounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
sweatedverbUS /ˈswetɪd/
past form of “sweat” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
the act of testing something
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DICK'S SICKNESS All day Monday, Roger and his two helpers sweated to prepare for the plant's first trial.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
(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 Roger had set the time of trial as nine o'clock in the evening in order to prove the night as well as the day power of his plant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All day long the burning desert sun poured its heat through the glass into the oil which caught and imprisoned it for Roger's purpose, until the storage pit was full.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Roger would let no one touch the engine but himself, but Ernest and Gustav puttered with the condenser and the pump and at dawn started the oil circulating through the absorber.
