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From this reading But the secret of present day inventing was let out of the bag by Edison when he said that “hardly any piece of machinery now manufactured is more than 10 per cent. perfect.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And even if I could give you a hard and fast rule for thinking up new and novel things I have grave fears I would be tempted to keep that bit of information to myself and start up an _idea factory_ in opposition to Edison.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the secret of present day inventing was let out of the bag by Edison when he said that “hardly any piece of machinery now manufactured is more than 10 per cent. perfect.”
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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a flexible container with a single opening
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bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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accept as true; take to be true
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the supreme effort one can make
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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a small piece or quantity of something
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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the two together, not just one
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the secret of present day inventing was let out of the bag by Edison when he said that “hardly any piece of machinery now manufactured is more than 10 per cent. perfect.”
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading But the secret of present day inventing was let out of the bag by Edison when he said that “hardly any piece of machinery now manufactured is more than 10 per cent. perfect.”
centersnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region
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rid of obstructions
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a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
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concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
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having finished or arrived at completion
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
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EdisonnounUS /ˈedɪsən/
United States inventor; inventions included the phonograph and incandescent electric light and the microphone and the Kinetoscope (1847-1931)
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divisible by two
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all things; all of a situation
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undergo or live through a difficult experience
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factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
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quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
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plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
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plural of “good” — benefit
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death of a person
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
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only a very short time before
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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how
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
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a message received and understood
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INVENTverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
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inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
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inventingverbUS /ˌɪnˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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used when the thing doing the action is also its object
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and nothing more
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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the collection of rules imposed by authority
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
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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
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produced by a manufacturing process
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engage in
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manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
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materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
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any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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belonging to the person speaking
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used when the speaker is also the object of the action
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necessary for relief or supply
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in such a manner as could not be otherwise
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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nickelplate
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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have ownership or possession of
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for each
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being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
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a separate part of a whole
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capable of happening or existing
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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be shown or be found to be
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any competition
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
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a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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except for; apart from
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Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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serve a purpose, role, or function
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And even if I could give you a hard and fast rule for thinking up new and novel things I have grave fears I would be tempted to keep that bit of information to myself and start up an _idea factory_ in opposition to Edison.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
express in words
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading And even if I could give you a hard and fast rule for thinking up new and novel things I have grave fears I would be tempted to keep that bit of information to myself and start up an _idea factory_ in opposition to Edison.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the secret of present day inventing was let out of the bag by Edison when he said that “hardly any piece of machinery now manufactured is more than 10 per cent. perfect.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And even if I could give you a hard and fast rule for thinking up new and novel things I have grave fears I would be tempted to keep that bit of information to myself and start up an _idea factory_ in opposition to Edison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THINGS FOR YOU TO INVENT All through this book I have done my best to nickelplate you in the bath of my own experience and I believe I have made everything clear unless it is just how to get the big idea.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THINGS FOR YOU TO INVENT All through this book I have done my best to nickelplate you in the bath of my own experience and I believe I have made everything clear unless it is just how to get the big idea.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading And even if I could give you a hard and fast rule for thinking up new and novel things I have grave fears I would be tempted to keep that bit of information to myself and start up an _idea factory_ in opposition to Edison.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THINGS FOR YOU TO INVENT All through this book I have done my best to nickelplate you in the bath of my own experience and I believe I have made everything clear unless it is just how to get the big idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THINGS FOR YOU TO INVENT All through this book I have done my best to nickelplate you in the bath of my own experience and I believe I have made everything clear unless it is just how to get the big idea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As you look about and see all the different materials, apparatus and machines that have been invented to make work easier, to save time or goods and to increase safety and comfort you may on first thought conclude that everything the human race really needs has been invented and this is in a large measure true.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THINGS FOR YOU TO INVENT All through this book I have done my best to nickelplate you in the bath of my own experience and I believe I have made everything clear unless it is just how to get the big idea.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading As you look about and see all the different materials, apparatus and machines that have been invented to make work easier, to save time or goods and to increase safety and comfort you may on first thought conclude that everything the human race really needs has been invented and this is in a large measure true.
except if; if not
From this reading THINGS FOR YOU TO INVENT All through this book I have done my best to nickelplate you in the bath of my own experience and I believe I have made everything clear unless it is just how to get the big idea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And even if I could give you a hard and fast rule for thinking up new and novel things I have grave fears I would be tempted to keep that bit of information to myself and start up an _idea factory_ in opposition to Edison.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the secret of present day inventing was let out of the bag by Edison when he said that “hardly any piece of machinery now manufactured is more than 10 per cent. perfect.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
at the time that
From this reading But the secret of present day inventing was let out of the bag by Edison when he said that “hardly any piece of machinery now manufactured is more than 10 per cent. perfect.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As you look about and see all the different materials, apparatus and machines that have been invented to make work easier, to save time or goods and to increase safety and comfort you may on first thought conclude that everything the human race really needs has been invented and this is in a large measure true.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And even if I could give you a hard and fast rule for thinking up new and novel things I have grave fears I would be tempted to keep that bit of information to myself and start up an _idea factory_ in opposition to Edison.
but in spite of that
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THINGS FOR YOU TO INVENT All through this book I have done my best to nickelplate you in the bath of my own experience and I believe I have made everything clear unless it is just how to get the big idea.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But while it is not yet possible to lay down a law for the creation of an original idea it may prove of some value to tell you something about what is needed both small and large and this in itself may serve to stimulate your thought centers to activity.
