used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
in addition
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
arcsnounUS /ɑːrks/
plural of “arc” — electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
cohesiveadjectiveUS /koʊˈhiːsɪv/
causing cohesion
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
cokenounUS /koʊk/
carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
coresnounUS /kɔːrz/
plural of “core” — a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
CroftnounUS /krɔːft/
a small farm worked by a crofter
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
experimentingverbUS /ekˈsperəmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He succeeded with the former from the first.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He succeeded with the former from the first.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
HIMYRA
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From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
the force of workers available
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading Also, he began experimenting in the construction of batteries, both moist and dry cells.
moldedadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊldəd/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
stringingverbUS /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “string” — thread on or as if on a string
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He succeeded with the former from the first.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading BETWEEN HIMYRA AND THE SUN In the weeks that followed, many things transpired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The line of poles stretched its length from the power station to Himyra, and men were stringing wires.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Croft made coke, ground it into powder, mixed it with a cohesive substance, and molded it into carbon cores, to serve his growing arcs.
