used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
armaturenoun
coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
determinesverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənz/
third-person singular of “determine” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
fundamentalsnounUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəlz/
principles from which other truths can be derived
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
horseshoenounUS /ˈhɔːrsʃuː/
game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
ignitingverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignite” — cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
IGNITIONnounUS /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/
the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
and nothing more
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
absolutely essential
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
substantiallyadverbUS /səbˈstænʃəli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
SYSTEMSnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Another exhibition is the spark caused by separating the contact point of a conductor through which a current is flowing, causing a spark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
the act of using
From this reading IGNITION SYSTEMS The universal use of electricity as a means of igniting the fuel in gasoline motors, makes it necessary that the novice should know something of the fundamentals of the science.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
in or at the place that
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading SEEING THE EFFECT OF ELECTRICITY.--While it is impossible to see a current, there are certain mechanical devices which enables it to be seen by the effects produced on them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One of these devices is the armature which, if placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet, will adhere to the magnet, by means of its magnetic pull.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading ACTION OF A CURRENT.--The current flowing over a wire acts substantially the same as water flowing through a pipe, that is, the quantity is dependent on the size of the wire, just as in water where the diameter of the pipe determines the flow.