197.2
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From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
atomicadjectiveUS /əˈtɑːmɪk/
of or relating to or comprising atoms
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
AunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
caesiumnoun
a soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I wondered what the mystic letters and figures meant.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
hydrogennounUS /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wondered what the mystic letters and figures meant.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
lithiumnounUS /ˈlɪθiəm/
a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I wondered what the mystic letters and figures meant.
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading I wondered what the mystic letters and figures meant.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
octavesnounUS /ˈɑːktɪvz/
plural of “octave” — a feast day and the seven days following it
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
potassiumnounUS /pəˈtæsiəm/
a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
rubidiumnoun
a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali metal group; burns in air and reacts violently in water; occurs in carnallite and lepidolite and pollucite
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
SelectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
sodiumnounUS /ˈsoʊdiəm/
a silvery soft waxy metallic element of the alkali metal group
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading "That," he explained, "is the scientific name for the element gold and the figure is its atomic weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I wondered what the mystic letters and figures meant.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He drew forth a huge chart on which all the eighty or so elements were arranged in eight groups or octaves and twelve series.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered what the mystic letters and figures meant.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Selecting one, he placed his finger on the letters "Au," under which was written the number, 197.2.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will see," he added, pointing down the second vertical column on the chart, "that gold belongs to the hydrogen group - hydrogen, lithium, sodium, potassium, copper, rubidium, silver, caesium, then two blank spaces for elements yet to be discovered to science, then gold, and finally another unknown element."
