used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
dividesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪdz/
plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
divisible by two
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its preference, in short, is for objects made of metal.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
in a free manner
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
gildingnounUS /ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its preference, in short, is for objects made of metal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Its preference, in short, is for objects made of metal.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
meltsnounUS /melts/
plural of “melt” — the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
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 It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Its preference, in short, is for objects made of metal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
overthrowsnounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊz/
plural of “overthrow” — the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Its preference, in short, is for objects made of metal.
reddens
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From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
rends
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From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
shattersverbUS /ˈʃætərz/
third-person singular of “shatter” — break into many pieces
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Its preference, in short, is for objects made of metal.
shredsnounUS /ʃredz/
plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
splitsnounUS /splɪts/
plural of “split” — extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
THUNDERBOLTnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EFFECTS OF THE THUNDERBOLT “A THUNDERBOLT overthrows, breaks, and rends bodies that do not permit electricity to circulate freely.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
unroofs
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From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
vaporizes
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From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In penetrating the ground, it melts the sand on its way and makes irregular glass tubes.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading It reddens, melts, and vaporizes metallic substances that give free passage to the electric current, such as metal chains, the iron wire of bells, the gilding of frames.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
wrenchesnounUS /ˈrentʃɪz/
plural of “wrench” — a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
From this reading It shatters rocks and throws the fragments great distances; it unroofs our dwellings; it splits the trunks of trees and divides the wood into little shreds; it overthrows walls, or even wrenches them from their foundations.
