used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
anew
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
atomsnounUS /ˈætəmz/
plural of “atom” — (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The next step, therefore, was to study the circumstances regulating the _ignition_ and _combustion_ of bodies.
cohesionnounUS /koʊˈhiːʒən/
the state of cohering or sticking together
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
combustionnounUS /kəmˈbʌstʃən/
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
From this reading The next step, therefore, was to study the circumstances regulating the _ignition_ and _combustion_ of bodies.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_concluded_).
condensedverbUS /kənˈdenst/
past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading That there is an intimate connexion between the principles of light and heat, Humphry had little doubt.
constituentnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənt/
an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That there is an intimate connexion between the principles of light and heat, Humphry had little doubt.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_concluded_).
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
set up or found
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_concluded_).
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From this reading That there is an intimate connexion between the principles of light and heat, Humphry had little doubt.
ignitionnounUS /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/
the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
From this reading The next step, therefore, was to study the circumstances regulating the _ignition_ and _combustion_ of bodies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading That there is an intimate connexion between the principles of light and heat, Humphry had little doubt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That there is an intimate connexion between the principles of light and heat, Humphry had little doubt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading That there is an intimate connexion between the principles of light and heat, Humphry had little doubt.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
liquidsnounUS /ˈlɪkwədz/
plural of “liquid” — a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That there is an intimate connexion between the principles of light and heat, Humphry had little doubt.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
moleculesnounUS /ˈmɑːləkjuːlz/
plural of “molecule” — (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next step, therefore, was to study the circumstances regulating the _ignition_ and _combustion_ of bodies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_concluded_).
and nothing more
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading That there is an intimate connexion between the principles of light and heat, Humphry had little doubt.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
regulatingnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
the act of controlling or directing according to rule
From this reading The next step, therefore, was to study the circumstances regulating the _ignition_ and _combustion_ of bodies.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
solidifiedadjectiveUS /səˈlɪdəfaɪd/
changed into a solid mass
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
solidsnounUS /ˈsɑːlədz/
plural of “solid” — matter that is solid at room temperature and pressure
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The next step, therefore, was to study the circumstances regulating the _ignition_ and _combustion_ of bodies.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The next step, therefore, was to study the circumstances regulating the _ignition_ and _combustion_ of bodies.
substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
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—(_concluded_).
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That there is an intimate connexion between the principles of light and heat, Humphry had little doubt.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The next step, therefore, was to study the circumstances regulating the _ignition_ and _combustion_ of bodies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
vapournoun
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
at the time that
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had found, first, that heat increased the size of certain substances, without destroying the cohesion among their constituent particles; and, secondly, that it loosened the attraction between the atoms of other substances, and rendered them free to move: so that solids became converted by it into liquids, and liquids into vapours, while the heat which was absorbed and disappeared during the production of such changes he had ascertained not only to exist between the molecules of the resulting liquid or vapour in a _latent_ or insensible state, but to be again evolved in a sensible form when the vapours became condensed or the liquids solidified.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HEAT—(_concluded_).
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young philosopher had now investigated the effects produced by an elevation of temperature, not only upon the _bulk_, but upon the _form_ of different bodies.
