used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
ACCUMULATORnounUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtər/
a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes)
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
ACCUMULATORSnounUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtərz/
plural of “accumulator” — a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes)
From this reading ACCUMULATORS.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
BATTERIESnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
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 STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
being joined in close association
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
make right or correct
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
dynamonounUS /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/
generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
ELECTRICITYnounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
generateverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
bring into existence
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
an instinctive motive
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
LeydennounUS /ˈlaɪdən/
a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
SECONDARYadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
in the near future
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
not in physical motion
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
STORAGEnounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
STORINGverbUS /ˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE ACCUMULATOR.--The term _accumulator_ is, strictly speaking, the more nearly correct, as electricity is, in reality, "_stored_" in an accumulator.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Later the primary battery and the dynamo were invented to generate a constant current, and after these came the second form of storing electricity, called the storage or secondary battery, and later still recognized as accumulators.
at the time that
From this reading But when an accumulator is charged by a current of electricity, a chemical change is gradually produced in the active element of which the accumulator is made.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading STORAGE OR SECONDARY BATTERIES STORING UP ELECTRICITY.--In the foregoing chapters we have seen that, originally, electricity was confined in a bottle, called the Leyden jar, from which it was wholly discharged at a single impulse, as soon as it was connected up by external means.
