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From this reading This is more clearly shown in Fig. 1, where a compass is resting on a wire connected to a battery.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
(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 All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading This is more clearly shown in Fig. 1, where a compass is resting on a wire connected to a battery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
without doubt or question
From this reading This is more clearly shown in Fig. 1, where a compass is resting on a wire connected to a battery.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
being joined in close association
From this reading This is more clearly shown in Fig. 1, where a compass is resting on a wire connected to a battery.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
current-detector
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From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
CURRENT-DETECTORS
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From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
deflectedverbUS /dɪˈflektɪd/
past form of “deflect” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
detectorsnounUS /dɪˈtektərz/
plural of “detector” — any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
electrician's
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From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This is more clearly shown in Fig. 1, where a compass is resting on a wire connected to a battery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
GALVANOMETERS
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From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
galvanoscope
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From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
magnetizedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪzd/
having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This is more clearly shown in Fig. 1, where a compass is resting on a wire connected to a battery.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
absolutely essential
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading This is more clearly shown in Fig. 1, where a compass is resting on a wire connected to a battery.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This is more clearly shown in Fig. 1, where a compass is resting on a wire connected to a battery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
technicallyadverbUS /ˈteknɪkəli/
with regard to technique
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CURRENT-DETECTORS AND GALVANOMETERS A current-detector is a necessary part of the amateur electrician’s equipment; technically, this piece of apparatus is called a galvanoscope.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The action of detectors depends upon two things--first, the magnetized needle that, when properly balanced, will point north and south; and, secondly, a current of electricity passing through a wire or wires held above the needle, or both above and below it.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
at the time that
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
in or at the place that
From this reading This is more clearly shown in Fig. 1, where a compass is resting on a wire connected to a battery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading When a wire or a number of them are brought near a magnetic needle or a small compass, the needle will be deflected from its north and south line and will point east and west, or west and east, according to the direction in which the current is passing through the wires.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All wires that are conducting electricity have a magnetic field, and when brought near the magnetized needle of a compass they have the power to act on it the same as another and stronger magnet would.
