60
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From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
argand-lamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_continued_).
convertingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Let us see now what occurs during such changes.”
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_continued_).
expandsverbUS /ɪkˈspændz/
third-person singular of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_continued_).
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
Humphry
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From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us see now what occurs during such changes.”
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
liquidsnounUS /ˈlɪkwədz/
plural of “liquid” — a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Let us see now what occurs during such changes.”
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Let us see now what occurs during such changes.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_continued_).
and nothing more
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let us see now what occurs during such changes.”
solidsnounUS /ˈsɑːlədz/
plural of “solid” — matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Let us see now what occurs during such changes.”
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
tepidadjectiveUS /ˈtepɪd/
moderately warm
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
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—(_continued_).
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
tumblernounUS /ˈtʌmblər/
a gymnast who performs rolls and somersaults and twists etc.
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us see now what occurs during such changes.”
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading “But heat,” said Humphry to himself, as he reviewed his previous experiments, “not only _expands_ the bulk of different bodies, but it _changes their form_, rendering certain solids liquid, and converting liquids into vapours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let us see now what occurs during such changes.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tumbler was then inserted in a bath of tepid water, the temperature of which was maintained, by an argand-lamp beneath it, constantly at 60°.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_continued_).
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading Accordingly, the youth proceeded to pound some ice, and to cool it down in a tumbler by means of a freezing mixture to the temperature of zero.
