1
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From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
15
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From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
1839
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From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
2
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From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
27
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From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
28
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From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
29
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From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
3
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From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
4
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From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
5
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From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
57
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From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
in addition
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
fifty-nineadjective
being nine more than fifty
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
galvanometers
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From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
Hallon
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From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
Hodson
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From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
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 description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
octavonoun
the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
similarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
specificationnounUS /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His arrangement requires the service of five galvanometers, in every respect similarly constructed as that described by the figures 27, 28 and 29.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following description is taken from a pamphlet, published by T. S. Hodson, 15 Cross street, Hallon Garden, London, 1839, for the proprietors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
Wheatstone's
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From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Figure 57 is a representation of his dial, which is also a covering to the case containing, in the interior, the five galvanometers and their wires, (shown at the opening in the dial board,) and numbered, 1, 1; 2, 2; 3, 3; 4, 4, and 5, 5.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A full description will be given, with the accompanying figures, so as to enable the reader fully to comprehend Mr. Wheatstone’s plan.
wordyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrdi/
using or containing too many words
From this reading It is unnecessary to copy the legal and technical wordy mass of the specification, embracing fifty-nine pages of closely printed matter of octavo size.
