236
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From this reading _236.
237
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From this reading _237.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
(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 that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
APPARATUSnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading APPARATUS FOR STATIC ELECTRICITY.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
ELECTRICITYnounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading APPARATUS FOR STATIC ELECTRICITY.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading APPARATUS FOR STATIC ELECTRICITY.
Frictionaladjective
pertaining to or worked or produced by friction
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
how
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From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
bring forth or yield
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
STATICadjectiveUS /ˈstætɪk/
not in physical motion
From this reading APPARATUS FOR STATIC ELECTRICITY.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Static or Frictional Electricity._ There are many interesting and instructive experiments in this branch of electricity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading All that can be done here is to explain a few pieces of simple apparatus to show the presence of static electricity, it being taken for granted that you know how to produce it, and that you have some book of simple experiments.
