used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let us try to make the statement plain by a few simple illustrations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
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 When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
ELECTRICALadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Let us try to make the statement plain by a few simple illustrations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
generateverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
bring into existence
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Let us try to make the statement plain by a few simple illustrations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us try to make the statement plain by a few simple illustrations.
engage in
From this reading Let us try to make the statement plain by a few simple illustrations.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
MANIFESTATIONSnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
make reference to
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Let us try to make the statement plain by a few simple illustrations.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Let us try to make the statement plain by a few simple illustrations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Let us try to make the statement plain by a few simple illustrations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
a special situation
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Let us try to make the statement plain by a few simple illustrations.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
the act of using
From this reading Man has learned that the Creator gave this great power into the hands of man to use, and not to curse.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading It all seems so very natural to us now, that such a thing should practically follow; but man had to learn this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
at the time that
From this reading When the dynamo was first developed it did not appear possible that it could generate electricity, and then use that electricity in order to turn the dynamo in the opposite direction.
in or at the place that
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading POWER, AND VARIOUS OTHER ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS It would be difficult to mention any direction in human activity where electricity does not serve as an agent in some form or manner.
