used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a marvel to the scientist as well as to the novice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HISTORICAL There is no study so profound as electricity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
ELECTRICITYnounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading THE STUDY OF ELECTRICITY.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
HISTORICALadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading HISTORICAL There is no study so profound as electricity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HISTORICAL There is no study so profound as electricity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a marvel to the scientist as well as to the novice.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading It is a marvel to the scientist as well as to the novice.
and nothing more
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
not any; not one
From this reading HISTORICAL There is no study so profound as electricity.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading It is a marvel to the scientist as well as to the novice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STUDY OF ELECTRICITY.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading HISTORICAL There is no study so profound as electricity.
ramificationsnounUS /ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “ramification” — the act of branching out or dividing into branches
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading It is a marvel to the scientist as well as to the novice.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It is simple in its manifestations, but most complex in its organization and in its ramifications.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HISTORICAL There is no study so profound as electricity.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading THE STUDY OF ELECTRICITY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STUDY OF ELECTRICITY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HISTORICAL There is no study so profound as electricity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has been shown that light, heat, magnetism and electricity are the same, but that they differ merely in their modes of motion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a marvel to the scientist as well as to the novice.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It is a marvel to the scientist as well as to the novice.
