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IGNITION.
HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.
While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.
Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.
As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.
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Motors

Chapter IX

Chapter 9 of Motors is here in full — 109 sentences across 22 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/21 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IGNITION.
/ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/
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HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.
/haɪ ˈtenʃən ðɪs ˈsɪstəm ɪz juːzd tuː ðə ˈlɑːrdʒəst ɪkˈstent soʊ ðæt wiː ɔːt tuː hæv ə fʊl ˌekspləˈneɪʃən ʌv ðə dɪˈvaɪsəz wɪtʃ ɑːr riˈkwaɪərd tuː duː ðə wɜːrk/
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While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.
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Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.
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As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.

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devices noun US /dɪˈvaɪsəz/

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading “HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.”

dynamo noun US /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/

generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature

From this reading “As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.”

element noun US /ˈeləmənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading “Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.”

explicit adjective US /ɪkˈsplɪsət/

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

From this reading “Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.”

ignition noun US /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/

the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

From this reading “IGNITION.”

largest adjective US /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.”

Spark noun US /spɑːrk/

a momentary flash of light

tension noun US /ˈtenʃən/

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading “HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.”

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most important adverb + adjective

In this reading “Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.”

HIGH TENSION adjective + noun

In this reading “HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.”

largest extent adjective + noun counted as “large extent”

In this reading “HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.”

full explanation adjective + noun

In this reading “HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.

devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

dynamonounUS /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/

generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armature

From this reading As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.

elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.

explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/

precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

HIGHadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

IGNITIONnounUS /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/

the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

From this reading IGNITION.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

JumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

magnetonoun

a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

magnetos

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From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

SparknounUS /spɑːrk/

a momentary flash of light

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.

statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

TENSIONnounUS /ˈtenʃən/

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

tryverbUS /traɪ/

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Magnetos.--The most important element in this system is the magneto, so we shall try and make the subject as explicit as possible.

typenounUS /taɪp/

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As stated, a magneto is a special type of dynamo which will now be explained.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading While magnetos are used with the low tension system, for the reasons stated, they are especially necessary with the _Jump Spark_ method.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading HIGH TENSION This system is used to the largest extent, so that we ought to have a full explanation of the devices which are required to do the work.

Chapter 9 of Motors by James Slough Zerbe holds 109 sentences, grouped into 22 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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