used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
anew
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
(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 In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The effects of heat are manifold.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
condenses
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From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
congealverbUS /kənˈdʒiːl/
become gelatinous
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
convertingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT.
enlargesverbUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “enlarge” — make larger
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
expandsverbUS /ɪkˈspændz/
third-person singular of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
liquidsnounUS /ˈlɪkwədz/
plural of “liquid” — a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading The effects of heat are manifold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
SecondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Secondly.
solidifyverbUS /səˈlɪdəfaɪ/
make solid or more solid; cause to solidify
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
solidsnounUS /ˈsɑːlədz/
plural of “solid” — matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading Heat _changes the form_ of bodies, converting solids into liquids, and liquids into vapours; while cold, on the other hand, condenses vapours into liquids, and causes liquids again to solidify or congeal.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the first place, an increase of temperature _expands_ or enlarges almost all bodies, while a decrease causes them to _contract_ or become diminished in bulk.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT.
