used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
earlier than; in front of
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beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading I explained to you that tinder was nothing more than carbon in a finely-divided state.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The first point we discussed was the preparation of the tinder.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I explained to you that tinder was nothing more than carbon in a finely-divided state.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
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finely-divided
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From this reading I explained to you that tinder was nothing more than carbon in a finely-divided state.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first point we discussed was the preparation of the tinder.
flintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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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 The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
immediately past
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LECTUREverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
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engage in
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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belonging to the person speaking
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not one thing; not anything
From this reading I explained to you that tinder was nothing more than carbon in a finely-divided state.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first point we discussed was the preparation of the tinder.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
particlenounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəl/
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The first point we discussed was the preparation of the tinder.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The first point we discussed was the preparation of the tinder.
RecallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
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red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I explained to you that tinder was nothing more than carbon in a finely-divided state.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I explained to you that tinder was nothing more than carbon in a finely-divided state.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I explained to you that tinder was nothing more than carbon in a finely-divided state.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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tindernounUS /ˈtɪndər/
material for starting a fire
From this reading The first point we discussed was the preparation of the tinder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I explained to you that tinder was nothing more than carbon in a finely-divided state.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first point we discussed was the preparation of the tinder.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first point we discussed was the preparation of the tinder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The second point was, that I had to strike the steel with the flint in such manner that a minute particle of the iron should be detached; the force used in knocking it off being sufficient to make the small particle of iron red-hot.
the person or people being spoken to
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