Turning old jewelry into pure gold bars

few

A small number of people or things.

months

The plural form of month: periods of about four weeks in a year.

ago

Before the present time.

mine

A deep hole or place where people dig minerals from the ground; also an explosive hidden in the ground or water.

contacted

The past form of contact: communicated with someone.

because

For the reason that something is true or happened.

old

Having lived or existed for many years; not new.

video

A recording of moving pictures, often with sound.

separate

To move things apart or keep people or things from being together.

gold

A valuable yellow metal used for jewelry, coins, and decoration.

computer

An electronic machine that stores information and runs programs.

parts

Pieces, sections, or components of something larger.

wondering

The present participle of wonder: thinking about something because you want to know more.

like

Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.

again

One more time, or as before.

except

Used to show that someone or something is not included.

jewelry

Rings, necklaces, and other decorative items people wear.

want

To wish for something, or need something.

send

To make something go or be taken to another person or place.

chains

The plural form of chain: linked metal rings or connected series.

idea

A thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do or what something means.

how

In what way or by what method.

much

A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.

actually

Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.

sure

Confident that something is true; certain about something.

amount

A quantity or total of something.

think

To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.

pull

To move something toward yourself or in a particular direction.

whatever

Used before a noun to mean any thing or amount of that kind.

even

Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.

concern

A worry, interest, or matter that affects someone.

before

Earlier than a time, event, person, or place.

never

At no time, or not on any occasion.

tried

The past form of try: made an effort or tested something.

extract

To remove something by pulling, cutting, or using a process.

bit

A small amount or piece of something.

worried

Feeling unhappy or nervous because something bad may happen.

might

Shows that something is possible or could happen.

small

Not large in size, amount, number, or importance.

loss

The fact of losing something or having less of it; also a defeat.

start

To begin doing something or to make something begin.

add

Put something together with something else, or include more.

quickly

At a fast speed or after only a short time.

example

Something that shows what a group, rule, or idea is like.

here

In, at, or to this place or position.

able

Having the skill, power, or chance to do something.

oh

A sound used to show surprise, pain, understanding, or another quick feeling.

really

Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.

know

To have information, understanding, or experience of something.

whole

Complete or full, with no part missing or divided.

process

A series of actions or changes that produce a result.

screw

To turn or fasten something with a small threaded metal pin.

badly

In a poor, serious, or strong way.

arrived

The past form of arrive: reached a place.

week

A period of seven days, usually counted from Monday to Sunday or Sunday to Saturday.

later

At a time after the present or after the time mentioned.

huge

Very large in size, amount, or importance.

mess

A dirty, untidy, or confused state.

went

The past form of go: moved or traveled to another place.

organize

To arrange people, things, or activities so they work well.

almost

Very nearly, but not completely.

immediately

At once, without waiting or delay.

started

The past form of start: began something or made something begin.

doubt

To feel unsure that something is true or likely.

just

Only or simply, with nothing more.

gold-plated

Covered with a thin layer of gold; also very expensive or better than necessary.

stuff

Things, materials, or belongings when you do not name them exactly.

usually

In most situations or on most occasions.

make

To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.

cheap

Costing little money, or badly made and not worth much.

metal

A hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

base

The lowest part, support, or main place for activity.

copper

A reddish-brown metal used in wires, pipes, and coins.

silver

A shiny gray-white precious metal used for jewelry, coins, and decoration; also a medal for second place.

steel

A strong hard metal made from iron, used in buildings, tools, and machines.

density

The amount of something in a space, or how closely packed it is.

half

Being one of two equal parts of something.

though

Used to add a contrasting idea, often at the end of a sentence.

heavy

Having a lot of weight, amount, force, or seriousness.

feel

To experience an emotion, physical sense, or opinion about something.

way

A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.

too

More than is wanted or possible; also or as well.

dense

Thick, crowded, or difficult to understand.

metals

The plural form of metal: hard materials such as iron, copper, or gold.

five

The number 5.

face

The front part of the head, including eyes, nose, and mouth.

bunch

A group of things or people close together.

scrap

A small leftover piece of something; also a short fight or argument.

thing

An object, idea, action, or fact when its exact name is not given.

take

To get, hold, carry, or use something.

noticed

Saw, heard, or became aware of something.

still

Continuing to happen or be true; also even so.

fact

Something that is true or known to have happened.

functional

Working correctly or useful for a practical purpose.

probably

Used to say that something is likely to happen or be true.

precious

Very valuable, loved, or important; sometimes too delicate or affected.

anyway

Used to continue, change, or finish what you are saying.

destroying

The -ing form of destroy: damaging something completely.

put

To place something somewhere; also to express something in words.

side

One of the flat or outer parts of something.

move

To change position or place, or to cause something to change position.

looking

The present participle of look: using the eyes to see, search, or seem.

purity

The state of being clean, unmixed, or morally innocent.

looked

The past form of look: used the eyes to see, or seemed a certain way.

find

To discover something by looking, learning, or experiencing it.

three

The number 3, or a written symbol for this number.

mark

To make a visible sign on something.

smaller

The comparative form of small: less large in size, amount, number, or importance.

ones

The plural form of one: individual people or things already mentioned.

clasp

A small device that holds two parts together, especially on jewelry or bags.

break

To damage something, stop working, or separate into pieces.

off

Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.

write

To form letters, words, or numbers, or create text such as messages, stories, or reports.

real

Existing in fact, not imagined, false, or artificial.

test

To check someone?s knowledge, skill, health, or the quality of something.

lot

A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.

different

Not the same as another person or thing.

ways

The plural form of way: methods, routes, or manners of doing something.

use

To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.

hand

The part at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.

concentrate

To give all your attention to something.

nitric

Describes strong acids or compounds that contain nitrogen.

acid

A chemical substance that can react strongly and often tastes sour.

big

Large in size, amount, age, or importance.

chain

A series of metal rings joined together, or connected things in a line.

deep

Going far down from the top or surface.

dropped

The past form of drop: fell, let something fall, or reduced suddenly.

leave

To go away from a place; to let something remain somewhere.

minutes

The plural form of minute: units of sixty seconds, or written notes from a meeting.

comes

The third-person form of come: does or performs that action.

karat

A unit used to measure how pure gold is.

refers

The third-person form of refer: mentions, points to, or sends someone elsewhere for help.

everything

All things, facts, or matters.

based

The past form of base: used something as the starting point.

fraction

A number that represents part of a whole.

often

Many times or on many occasions.

iron

A strong metal used for tools, machines, buildings, and many products.

both

Used to refer to two people or things together

change

To make or become different.

color

The appearance of something as red, blue, green, or another shade.

durable

Strong and able to last a long time.

react

To say, do, or feel something because of an event or situation.

dissolve

Become weaker.

resistant

Not easily affected, harmed, or changed by something.

low

Near the ground, below normal, or small in amount, level, quality, or sound.

below

In or to a lower place, level, or amount.

around

In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.

eat

To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it.

atom

The smallest basic unit of a chemical element.

however

Used to introduce a contrast or a different point.

get

To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.

why

For what reason or purpose.

sit

To rest with your body supported by your bottom on a chair or surface.

nothing

Something of no importance or value.

happened

The past form of happen: took place or came about.

anything

Any thing or event, often in questions or negatives.

either

One or the other of two people or things.

together

With another person or thing in the same place, group, or action.

tell

To give information to someone by speaking or writing.

plat

To make a map or plan showing how land is divided.

using

The present participle of use: doing something with a tool, method, or resource.

piece

One part or amount of something larger.

story

A description of real or imagined events, often told for interest or entertainment.

attack

To use violence against someone or something, or criticize strongly.

colors

The plural form of color: shades such as red, blue, or green.

initially

At the beginning, before something changes or develops.

slowly

At a low speed, or with little speed.

shifted

The past form of shift: moved or changed position, direction, or opinion.

green

Having the color of grass or leaves; also inexperienced or environmentally friendly.

nitrate

A chemical compound containing nitrogen and oxygen, often used in fertilizers or explosives.

mostly

Mainly; in most cases or for the greatest part.

light

Not heavy, or not dark in color.

black

Very dark in color, like coal or night.

flake

A small thin piece that has broken off something; informally, an unreliable person.

took

The past form of take: moved, carried, accepted, or needed something.

sample

A small amount or example used to show what the whole thing is like.

added

The past form of add: put something more with another thing.

tube

A long hollow object used for carrying liquids, gases, or other materials.

dilute

To make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid.

water

The clear liquid that people, animals, and plants need to live.

concentrated

Very strong because extra water or other material has been removed.

white

Having the color of snow or milk. It can also describe people with light skin.

appeared

The past form of appear: became visible or seemed to be a certain way.

chloride

A chemical compound that includes chlorine, often found in salts.

present

A gift given to someone, often for a special occasion.

last

Coming after all others in time, order, or position.

look

To use your eyes to see; to seem or appear a certain way.

none

Not one person or thing; not any amount.

assumed

Accepted as true without proof, or taken on as a role.

less

A smaller amount of something.

decide

To choose after thinking about different possibilities.

separately

In different places, groups, or actions, not together.

aside

To one side or away from the main position or subject.

back

Toward an earlier place, position, or state.

knew

The past form of know: had information, understanding, or familiarity.

next

Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.

step

A movement made by lifting and putting down a foot, or one stage in a process.

called

The past form of call: did or completed that action.

mix

To put things together so they become combined.

another

One more, or a different person or thing.

knock

To hit a surface and make a sound; to make something move by hitting it.

down

Toward a lower place, level, or position.

concentration

Careful attention, or the amount of a substance in a mixture.

typically

Usually; in the way that is normal or expected.

target

Something or someone that people aim at, try to reach, or choose to affect.

stops

The present form of stop: ends movement or activity, or makes something end.

important

Having great value, meaning, or effect; needing attention.