used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading Electricity, so stored, could be drawn from the jar, by attaching thereto suitable connection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Electricity, so stored, could be drawn from the jar, by attaching thereto suitable connection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Electricity, so stored, could be drawn from the jar, by attaching thereto suitable connection.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading These will now be described.
dischargingverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Electricity, so stored, could be drawn from the jar, by attaching thereto suitable connection.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
ELECTRICALadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
ELECTRICITYnounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC
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From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
experimentingverbUS /ekˈsperəmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
set up or found
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
FRICTIONALadjective
pertaining to or worked or produced by friction
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Electricity, so stored, could be drawn from the jar, by attaching thereto suitable connection.
GALVANICadjectiveUS /ɡælˈvænɪk/
pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
generateverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
bring into existence
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
instantaneouslyadverbUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəsli/
without any delay
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These will now be described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
and nothing more
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Electricity, so stored, could be drawn from the jar, by attaching thereto suitable connection.
SOURCESnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading Electricity, so stored, could be drawn from the jar, by attaching thereto suitable connection.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Electricity, so stored, could be drawn from the jar, by attaching thereto suitable connection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Electricity, so stored, could be drawn from the jar, by attaching thereto suitable connection.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These will now be described.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
VOLTAICadjective
pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This could be effected only in one way, and that was by discharging the entire accumulation instantaneously.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading FRICTIONAL, VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC, AND ELECTRO-MAGNETIC ELECTRICITY THREE ELECTRICAL SOURCES.--It has been found that there are three kinds of electricity, or, to be more accurate, there are three ways to generate it.
at the time that
From this reading When man first began experimenting, he produced a current by frictional means, and collected the electricity in a bottle or jar.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These will now be described.
