Preparative

The first Nobel Prize for Chemistry recognizing pioneering work in preparative organic chemistry was that to Victor Grignard from ❋ Unknown (2010)

They have, however, also been very useful in preparative chemistry and two Nobel Prizes have been awarded for such applications: 1912 to Grignard and 1963 to Ziegler and Natta. ❋ Unknown (1973)

They're asking a psychologist should do so-called preparative or conversion therapy on gay patients? ❋ Unknown (2007)

Their conversation is a kind of preparative for sleep; it takes the mind down from its abstractions, leads it into the familiar traces of thought, and lulls it into that state of tranquillity, which is the condition of a thinking man, when he is but half-awake. ❋ Richard Steele (1700)

Then we start preparative work: we learn the history, search for the images, develop the texture, choose the technique and draw sketches. ❋ Evelyne Politanoff (2011)

Another large group, preparative organic chemistry, has also been given its own section ❋ Unknown (2010)

She was not aware of it, however, any more than she was aware that her desire that Martin take a position was the instinctive and preparative impulse of motherhood. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She began her career in Pittsburgh as a Research Chemist developing characterization methods, especially preparative-scale liquid chromatographic separations, for the “Structural Definition of Synthetic Fuels” project in the Coal Science Division. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And since our Happiness in the next World, depends so far on those dispositions which we carry along with us out of this, that without a right habitude and temper of mind we are not capable of Felicity; and seeing our Beatitude consists in the contemplation of the divine Truth and Beauty, as well as in the fruition of his Goodness, can Ignorance be a fit preparative for Heaven? ❋ Sowaal, Alice (2008)

Having thus briefly anatomised the body and soul of man, as a preparative to the rest; I may now freely proceed to treat of my intended object, to most men's capacity; and after many ambages, perspicuously define what this melancholy is, show his name and differences. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Not that fasting is a thing of itself to be discommended, for it is an excellent means to keep the body in subjection, a preparative to devotion, the physic of the soul, by which chaste thoughts are engendered, true zeal, a divine spirit, whence wholesome counsels do proceed, concupiscence is restrained, vicious and predominant lusts and humours are expelled. ❋ Unknown (2007)

I believed that an attempt to range and methodize some of our most leading passions would be a good preparative to such an inquiry as we are going to make in the ensuing discourse. ❋ Unknown (2007)

He had been clearing his head with a lotion of cold water, as a good preparative to providing hot water for the heads of the jury, and had been reading with the neck of his shirt thrown wide open that he might the more freely choke the opposite witnesses. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Thou, Lovelace, hast a soul, though a corrupted one; and art more intent (as thou even gloriest) upon the preparative stratagem, that upon the end of conquering. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Is this, my dear, preparative to the conversation you led me to expect in the dining-room? ❋ Unknown (2006)

And, moreover, I have abundance of matters preparative to my future proceedings to recount, in order to connect and render all intelligible. ❋ Unknown (2006)

All I will ask for at present (preparative to the last forgiveness I will implore) shall be only to be freed from the heavy curse that seems to have operated as far is it can operate as to this life — and, surely, it was passion, and not intention, that carried it so far as to the other! ❋ Unknown (2006)

To give but one instance of the retributive — here I, who was the barbarous cause of the loss of senses for a week together to the most inimitable of women, have been punished with the loss of my own — preparative to — who knows what? — ❋ Unknown (2006)

Excuse me; for this is Saturday night: and as it was a very good method which the ingenious authors of the Spectator took, generally to treat their more serious subjects on this day; so I think one should, when one can, consider it as the preparative eve to a still better. ❋ Unknown (2006)

But now, my dear Mr. B., if you will indulge me in a letter or two more, preparative to my little book, I will take the liberty to touch upon one or two other places, wherein I differ from this learned gentleman. ❋ Unknown (2006)

"[Bitch are you] fuckin' kidding me right now?! OBVIOUSLY, [Scar] is the best; did you even SEE him in Be Prepared?!" "Dam Jeremy [Irons] was iconic in Be Prepared... *sighs dreamily*" ❋ Arguably The MOST Questionable (2018)

Preparation is [synonymous] with [arrangement]. ❋ Emeasoba George (2018)

i [looked] over, and he was prepared. ❋ Shaquandria (2007)

Before John was about to thrust into Grey , He remembered that Grey was a virgin and needed to be prepared. He put lube on his fingers and slowly pushed his fingers into [Grey's] tight ass. "Ahhh......That hurts..." Grey [Whined] "I know baby , but It'll feel good soon ok ? Just hold up" John assured After a few minutes Grey's whimpers turned into low moans. "More baby" Grey begged John chuckled but complied either way. His Fingers sped up and went deeper inside Grey. He added another finger to spread Grey some more. "Please [Just Fuck Me] babe !" Grey demanded John Didn't waste any time...... ❋ Yaoi Lover (2013)

"I shall [devote] tonight [soley] to preparation, [nothing less], nothing more." ❋ Alex Quantashassle (2005)

Josh: Good luck on your final!! [Marie]: Thanks! [Cam] and I are [going in] well prepared. ❋ MIT Nerd (2011)

I finally [hooked up] with that [hottie] off of [Ashley Madison]!! Gotta get ready and Prepare the Bear...hope she does too. ❋ YAWA (2016)

Guy: Do you wanna go out? Girl: I'd rather do [a read] and prepare [on the night] before it's due. Jared: I'm gonna start the [read and prepare] the night before it's due since I have so much work. John: RIP ur gonna die. ❋ Bruhmoment1095 (2021)

[I will] [prepare the tatau] [tonight]. ❋ Chadius Wardeen (2013)

Person1: [Prepare yourself]! Person2: [Come at me]! [My body is ready]! ❋ Solid Eagle (2015)