Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

in addition

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

a quantity of money

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

the act of constructing something

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind

From this reading The thermometer is one of the most useful inventions of science.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

being eight more than sixty

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

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 The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

absolutely essential

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The thermometer is one of the most useful inventions of science.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

subject to harsh criticism

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading The thermometer is one of the most useful inventions of science.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

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From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

being of use or service

From this reading The thermometer is one of the most useful inventions of science.

(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 The tube of the thermometer may contain some other fluid than mercury; but, as this metal is in every respect well fitted for the purpose, it is most generally used in construction of the instrument.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

which person or people

From this reading It enables travellers to compare the climates of different countries, and to give us, who stay at home, a distinct idea of them.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading _Word Exercise._ scald´ing (_skawld-´_) Mer´cu-ry in-vĕnt´or dĕl´i-cate im-mersed (_im-merst´_) sen-sā´tions sur-round´ed fast´ened (_fas´snd_) in´stru-ment con-trac´tion ex-păn´sion (_eks-păn´shun_) op-er-a´tions Fah´ren-heīt ther-mom´e-ter tem´per-a-tūre con-struc´tion LXVIII.--GOLDEN DEEDS.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading It is also necessary in the arts: it enables workmen to apply the exact amount of heat required in delicate operations, where a little excess might spoil the whole work.