550
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From this reading The pot is kept at a proper heat of 550° Fahrenheit by the flames of a Bunsen burner.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
Bunsennoun
German chemist who with Kirchhoff pioneered spectrum analysis but is remembered mainly for his invention of the Bunsen burner (1811-1899)
From this reading The pot is kept at a proper heat of 550° Fahrenheit by the flames of a Bunsen burner.
burnernounUS /ˈbɜːrnər/
an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)
From this reading The pot is kept at a proper heat of 550° Fahrenheit by the flames of a Bunsen burner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
FahrenheitnounUS /ˈferənhaɪt/
German physicist who invented the mercury thermometer and developed the scale of temperature that bears his name (1686-1736)
From this reading The pot is kept at a proper heat of 550° Fahrenheit by the flames of a Bunsen burner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The pot is kept at a proper heat of 550° Fahrenheit by the flames of a Bunsen burner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The pot is kept at a proper heat of 550° Fahrenheit by the flames of a Bunsen burner.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The pot is kept at a proper heat of 550° Fahrenheit by the flames of a Bunsen burner.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
the literary culture
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
metal-pot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
moltenadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊltən/
reduced to liquid form by heating
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading The pot is kept at a proper heat of 550° Fahrenheit by the flames of a Bunsen burner.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The pot is kept at a proper heat of 550° Fahrenheit by the flames of a Bunsen burner.
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
slitnounUS /slɪt/
a long narrow opening
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
slugnounUS /slʌɡ/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
solidifiesverbUS /səˈlɪdəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “solidify” — make solid or more solid; cause to solidify
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
squirtedverbUS /ˈskwɜːrtɪd/
past form of “squirt” — cause to come out in a squirt
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
doomed to extinction
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The lead solidifies in an instant, and the “slug” of type is ready for removal, after its back has been carefully trimmed by a knife.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first the slit is horizontal, and the dies fit against it so that the row of sunk letters on the faces are in the exact position to receive the molten lead, which is squirted through the slit from behind by an automatic pump, supplied from a metal-pot.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading This wheel, revolving on its centre, has a slit in it corresponding in length and width to the size of line required.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The line of dies being now complete, it is automatically borne off and pressed into contact with the casting wheel.
