used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
adaptationsnounUS /ˌædæpˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “adaptation” — a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
Aladdin's
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From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with 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 Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
ancientsnounUS /ˈeɪntʃənts/
people who lived in times long past (especially during the historical period before the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe)
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
confined by bonds
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
the first light of day
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
double-distilled
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From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
ElectricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
ExperimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
impoundedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “impound” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
and nothing more
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
cut with a saw
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
scientistsnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Electricity was impounded into the service of man, and put to every possible purpose.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Before the dawn of the twentieth century every country on the face of the earth was bound together by a network of electrical energy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
votaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Great as was the civilisation of the ancients their genius had never attained to such heights as were reached by the scientists of that epoch.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Experiment and research continued to be the order of the day; and the great glow of enthusiasm that fired the votaries of science never abated until all that was possible to be learnt concerning the adaptations of electric energy were known far and wide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The nineteenth century saw the development of natural science to such a gigantic extent that the people could only exclaim—‘It is like reading a fairy tale of double-distilled enchantment; Aladdin’s lamp is as nothing compared with it!’
