used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The result is that the act of polishing causes the design to appear in faint relief on the face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The result is that the act of polishing causes the design to appear in faint relief on the face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
buffnounUS /bʌf/
an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading But the hardened metal resists the wear of the polishing buff more than the soft metal does.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The result is that the act of polishing causes the design to appear in faint relief on the face.
chasing-tool
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From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the hardened metal resists the wear of the polishing buff more than the soft metal does.
doublesnounUS /ˈdʌbəlz/
badminton played with two players on each side
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
the organ of sight
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The result is that the act of polishing causes the design to appear in faint relief on the face.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The result is that the act of polishing causes the design to appear in faint relief on the face.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
hundred-thousandth
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From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
infinitesimalnounUS /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtesɪməl/
(mathematics) a variable that has zero as its limit
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
matrixnounUS /ˈmeɪtrɪks/
(mathematics) a rectangular array of quantities or expressions set out by rows and columns; treated as a single element and manipulated according to rules
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
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 “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the hardened metal resists the wear of the polishing buff more than the soft metal does.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the hardened metal resists the wear of the polishing buff more than the soft metal does.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
opticaladjectiveUS /ˈɑːptɪkəl/
of or relating to or involving light or optics
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading But the hardened metal resists the wear of the polishing buff more than the soft metal does.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The result is that the act of polishing causes the design to appear in faint relief on the face.
resistsverbUS /rɪˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading But the hardened metal resists the wear of the polishing buff more than the soft metal does.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result is that the act of polishing causes the design to appear in faint relief on the face.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the hardened metal resists the wear of the polishing buff more than the soft metal does.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The result is that the act of polishing causes the design to appear in faint relief on the face.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Its projection is infinitesimal--less than the hundred-thousandth of an inch--and totally invisible to the eye.
be dressed in
From this reading But the hardened metal resists the wear of the polishing buff more than the soft metal does.
in or to any place at all
From this reading “But now observe that wherever the chasing-tool has made a line, the metal is hardened right through, so that the design is in hard metal on a soft matrix.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, minute as it is, owing to the optical law which I mentioned--which, in effect, doubles the projection--it is enough to influence the reflection of light.
