1855
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From this reading He joined the Chemical Society in 1855, and was a member of its Council in 1860-1864, and again in 1871-1873.
1860
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From this reading He joined the Chemical Society in 1855, and was a member of its Council in 1860-1864, and again in 1871-1873.
1863
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From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
1864
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From this reading He joined the Chemical Society in 1855, and was a member of its Council in 1860-1864, and again in 1871-1873.
1865
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From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
1868
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From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
1871
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From this reading He joined the Chemical Society in 1855, and was a member of its Council in 1860-1864, and again in 1871-1873.
1872
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From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
1873
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From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
1875
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From this reading He was a Vice-President in 1873-1875, and again in 1877-1880, and was President from 1880 to 1882.
1877
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From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
1880
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From this reading He was a Vice-President in 1873-1875, and again in 1877-1880, and was President from 1880 to 1882.
1881
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From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
1882
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From this reading He was a Vice-President in 1881-1882, and again in 1888-1890.
1883
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From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
1888
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From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
1890
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From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a Vice-President in 1881-1882, and again in 1888-1890.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
anew
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
Bakerian
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From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
ChemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
CombinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a Vice-President in 1881-1882, and again in 1888-1890.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
InvestigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He joined the Chemical Society in 1855, and was a member of its Council in 1860-1864, and again in 1871-1873.
LecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
MedalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He joined the Chemical Society in 1855, and was a member of its Council in 1860-1864, and again in 1871-1873.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
ORGANIZATIONnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading He was a Vice-President in 1873-1875, and again in 1877-1880, and was President from 1880 to 1882.
ResearchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
ROSCOE
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From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
SCIENTIFICadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
SOCIETIESnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
VanadiumnounUS /vəˈneɪdiəm/
a soft silvery white toxic metallic element used in steel alloys; it occurs in several complex minerals including carnotite and vanadinite
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He gave two Bakerian Lectures, viz. in 1865 and 1868, and was awarded a Royal Medal in 1873 “for his various Chemical Researches, more especially for his Investigations of the Chemical Action of Light, and of the Combinations of Vanadium.”
Vice-President
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From this reading He was a Vice-President in 1881-1882, and again in 1888-1890.
viz
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From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSCOE AND THE ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES Roscoe was elected into the Royal Society in 1863, and served on its Council from 1872 to 1877, and again during two subsequent periods, viz. 1881-1883 and 1888-1890.
