used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
(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 If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
conductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
electrifiedverbUS /ɪˈlektrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “electrify” — excite suddenly and intensely
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
inductionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
the local environment
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
carry out
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has the decided advantage, however, of being easily separated into two parts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This act of separating the two kinds of electricity upon a conductor by means of a charge upon another body which is not permitted to come into contact with the conductor, is called induction, and two charges of electricity produced in this way are known as induced charges.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If now we take two conductors and place them end to end, we have for all practical purposes, a single conductor.
at the time that
From this reading When an electrified substance is brought close to one end of such a conductor, a charge of one kind is attracted to the near portion of the conductor, and a charge of the opposite kind is repelled to the farther part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By separating the two parts of the conductor, we learn that one of the ends, which have been in contact, is charged with positive and the other with negative electricity.
