Chapter 1 of Electricity for Boys is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 1 of Electricity for Boys is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children. It is published for historical interest only. A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E. Early conditions. Fuels.
Chapter 1 of Electricity for Boys is here in full — 217 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading “WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.”
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading “WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.”
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading “A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.”
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading “WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.”
plural of “fuel” — a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
From this reading “Fuels.”
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading “It is published for historical interest only.”
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading “It is published for historical interest only.”
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading “A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
in the past
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Early conditions.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early conditions.
one or the other of two
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is published for historical interest only.
plural of “fuel” — a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
From this reading Fuels.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading It is published for historical interest only.
ten 10s
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is published for historical interest only.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is published for historical interest only.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is published for historical interest only.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
and nothing more
From this reading It is published for historical interest only.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading It is published for historical interest only.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
a message informing of danger
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
a late time of life
From this reading WARNING: This book of one hundred years ago describes experiments which are too dangerous to attempt by either adults or children.
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From this reading A working guide, in the successive steps of electricity, described in simple terms By J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
Chapter 1 of Electricity for Boys by James Slough Zerbe holds 217 sentences, grouped into 44 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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