used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
amperagenounUS /ˈæmpɜːrɪdʒ/
the strength of an electrical current measured in amperes
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
armatures
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From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
catskin
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From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
ELECTRICITYnounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
exploitationnounUS /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
the act of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
FRICTIONALadjective
pertaining to or worked or produced by friction
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
lightning-bolt
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From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
magnetsnounUS /ˈmæɡnəts/
plural of “magnet” — (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
used to form the superlative
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
and nothing more
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
an amount of time
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
rotatingverbUS /ˈroʊteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “rotate” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
move hurridly
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
staticadjectiveUS /ˈstætɪk/
not in physical motion
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
valuelessadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːləs/
of no value
From this reading Apart from certain uses in laboratory and medical practice, it is valueless.
precisely as stated
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
voltagenounUS /ˈvoʊltədʒ/
the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
From this reading FRICTIONAL ELECTRICITY Frictional electricity is high potential, current alternating, and of high voltage but very low amperage.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In its greater volume it is akin to the lightning-bolt and is dangerous; but in its smaller volume it is a comparatively harmless toy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the glass rod, or the amber, rubbed on a catskin to the modern static machines is a long jump, and the period of exploitation covers centuries of interesting experiments, most of which, however, have been practically useless for any commercial purpose.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Static or frictional electricity is generated by friction only, without the aid of magnets, coils of wire, or armatures rotating at high speed.
