used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
braidsnounUS /breɪdz/
plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
circuitsnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəts/
plural of “circuit” — an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Insulators are substances which do not conduct electricity.
conductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
creosotenounUS /ˈkriːəsoʊt/
a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Insulators are substances which do not conduct electricity.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
ElectricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading Insulators are substances which do not conduct electricity.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
fibernounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
impregnatedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡneɪtəd/
past form of “impregnate” — fill, as with a certain quality
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
insulatedverbUS /ˈɪnsəleɪtəd/
past form of “insulate” — protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
insulatornounUS /ˈɪnsəleɪtər/
a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
InsulatorsnounUS /ˈɪnsəleɪtərz/
plural of “insulator” — a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
From this reading Insulators are substances which do not conduct electricity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
something that is lost
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Insulators are substances which do not conduct electricity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/
plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Insulators are substances which do not conduct electricity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are a great many kinds of wires, each adapted to some special purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
under normal conditions
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
weather-proof
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From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
in or at the place that
From this reading Wires which are _insulated_ by heavy braids of cotton fiber and then impregnated with some compound, such as creosote, are called _weather-proof_ wires, and are best adapted to outside service, where they must be exposed to the action of the elements.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Insulators are substances which do not conduct electricity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
WiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Wires Electric currents are usually led from place to place, at will, by means of conductors called _wires_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wires are usually covered with a material called an _insulator_, in order to prevent the loss of electric current due to the wires coming into contact with other bodies or circuits.
