noun. the act of jumping over a rope that is held and swung either by the person jumping or by two other people, as a game or for exercise.

verb. slept/ ˈslept /; sleeping. Definition of sleep (Entry 2 of 2) intransitive verb. 1 : to rest in a state of sleep.

Did is the past of do. Slept is the past/past participle of sleep. When there are two verbs in a sentence, (in this case, do and sleep), using past tense for both verbs is incorrect.

The social factors that may be included in a PEST Analysis are demographics and age distribution, cultural attitudes, and workplace and lifestyle trends.

/ˈpes. əl/ a heavy stick made of clay, stone, or metal with a thick, rounded end, used for crushing substances in a mortar (= a small strong bowl) by hitting or rubbing them: Crush the garlic into a paste using a pestle and mortar.

The origin of pestle is the Latin word pistillum, which means “pounder.” This can help you remember that the pestle is the pounder. Also, pistillum looks like pistol, which is also held in the hand.

Annoying or troublesome; pesky; literally acting like a pest.

So Are Granite Mortar And Pestle Safe? Well, the answer is a big YES but you’ll need to season it the first time to take away grit to make it safe for food. You wouldn’t want the stones to come in contact with your food so the essence of cleaning before usage mustn’t be neglected.

Why It’s Better. The sciencey reason is simple: A mortar and pestle crushes plants while a blade cuts them. And if you want to expel all the essential oils, full-bodied flavors, and unique body of a hunk of garlic or leaf of basil, crushing is the way to go.

If you have an unseasoned mortar and pestle, or one made out of granite/stone, then you need to season it before using. This is because the porous surface can release particles of stone and grit into your food upon first use. Seasoning preps the surface and removes any of these particles.

Wash the mortar and pestle in warm water, using a clean dishrag and mild washing up liquid or soap. Unscented is best, because scented liquids and soaps can leave a perfume residue on the mortar and pestle that could transfer to food. Rinse the mortar and pestle thoroughly in warm water to remove soap residue.

A great mortar and pestle should be made of rough, matte materials but not too rough as you don’t want it to be too porous when making oily pastes, such as Italian pesto or chili oil.

The marble mortar and pestle set was the most effective at grinding black peppercorns. The marble set also made a garlic purée much more quickly and thoroughly than the other two. Once again, that abrasive stone surface had a lot to do with its success.

Here are my three favorite replacements so that you can smash your spices and aromatics with ease.

• 1Try a Coffee Grinder. A coffee grinder is virtually identical to a spice grinder, making it a great mortar and pestle substitute.
• 2Use a Coffee Mug.
• 3Grab a Ziplock Bag & Blunt Object.

The best materials for a mortar and pestle would be ceramic, porcelain, stone and wood.

The mortar and pestle is one of the most-used pieces of gear in my kitchen. A lot of folks ask me if they can skip the mortar and pestle by using the electrical power of a food processor. Well, you can, but you lose flavor. On the other hand, it’s much easier to get a smooth texture with a food processor.