1831
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From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
1843
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From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
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From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
ChemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
conductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
Daniell's
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From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
give a description of
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
the act of discovering something
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
Dr
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From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
electro
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From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
exertsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrts/
third-person singular of “exert” — put to use
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
FaradaynounUS /ˈfærədeɪ/
the English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction (1791-1867)
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
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 We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
not any; not one
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
PhilosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The following is an extract from “Daniell’s Introduction to Chemical Philosophy” 2d edition, London, 1843.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
telegraphs
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From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As this species of electricity has been applied to several of the plans of electric telegraphs, which we shall describe, it is desirable that some account should be given of its discovery, and of the instrument by which it is generated.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
viz
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From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
at the time that
From this reading “The phenomena of electro magnetism are produced by _electricity in motion_; accumulated electricity, when _not in motion_, exerts no magnetic effects.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Dr. Faraday early felt convinced that “as every electric current is accompanied by a corresponding intensity of magnetic action at right angles to the current, good conductors of electricity, when placed within the sphere of this action, should have a current induced through them, or some sensible effect produced, equivalent in force to such a current.”
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading We come now to give an account of a new branch in the science of electricity, viz. _magneto electricity_; which Dr. Faraday was the first to discover in the year 1831.
