Clarence Birdseye

David B. (United States of America)
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  1. amaze
    affect with wonder
    The amazing part is there was no loss of taste or quality.

    2 Clarence Birdseye was born on December 9, 1886.
  2. damaged
    harmed or injured or spoiled
    The cell walls were not damaged.
  3. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
    The public wasn't ready to accept Birdseye's new concept.
  4. devote
    dedicate
    Birdseye called this "quick freezing."

    4 When Birdseye returned to the United States, he devoted his time to creating machinery that could duplicate this "quick freezing" process.
  5. retained
    continued in your keeping or use or memory
    He found that food frozen in the coldest part of the winter retained more flavor.
  6. wealthy
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
    His business did well enough to make him wealthy.
  7. corporation
    a business firm recognized by law as a single body
    Now his business would be known as General Foods Corporation.
  8. college
    an institution of higher education
    He set out to study nature at Amherst College in the early 1900's.
  9. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
    His curiosity and willingness to take risks brought a whole new way of life to the people in the United States and eventually around the world.
  10. preserve
    keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
    One of his early relatives had saved the life of an English queen by shooting a hawk through the eye with his bow and arrow.

    6 After giving up his seafood company, Birdseye continued to perfect his ideas for preserving food.
  11. create
    bring into existence
    Birdseye called this "quick freezing."

    4 When Birdseye returned to the United States, he devoted his time to creating machinery that could duplicate this "quick freezing" process.
  12. devoted
    zealous in allegiance or affection
    Birdseye called this "quick freezing."

    4 When Birdseye returned to the United States, he devoted his time to creating machinery that could duplicate this "quick freezing" process.
  13. retain
    secure and keep for possible future use or application
    He found that food frozen in the coldest part of the winter retained more flavor.
  14. section
    one of several parts or pieces that fit with others
    Birdseye took over the frozen food market.

    7 Today, you can look in the frozen food section of any grocery store and see the results of Clarence Birdseye's creativeness.
  15. risk
    a source of danger
    His curiosity and willingness to take risks brought a whole new way of life to the people in the United States and eventually around the world.
  16. machine
    a mechanical or electrical device that transmits energy
    By 1925, he had built a machine he was satisfied with.
  17. process
    a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
    Birdseye called this "quick freezing."

    4 When Birdseye returned to the United States, he devoted his time to creating machinery that could duplicate this "quick freezing" process.
  18. straight
    having no deviations
    Everyone can now enjoy the taste and nutrition of freshly picked vegetables straight from the freezer.
  19. store
    a mercantile establishment for the sale of goods or services
    Birdseye took over the frozen food market.

    7 Today, you can look in the frozen food section of any grocery store and see the results of Clarence Birdseye's creativeness.
  20. job
    a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty
    His job led him to Canada for five years.

    3 While in Canada, Birdseye made a startling new discovery.
  21. experience
    the content of observation or participation in an event
    They had had too many bad experiences with frozen food in the past.
Created on 四月 5, 2011 (updated 四月 5, 2011)

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