used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
(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 There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
ammeternounUS /ˈæmiːtər/
a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes
From this reading An instrument designed to measure volume of current is called an _ammeter_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
a youthful male person
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The little meters described in this chapter are simple and inexpensive but quite sensitive.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading An instrument designed to measure volume of current is called an _ammeter_.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The little meters described in this chapter are simple and inexpensive but quite sensitive.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
electromotiveadjective
concerned with or producing electric current
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
hair-springs
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From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little meters described in this chapter are simple and inexpensive but quite sensitive.
inexpensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading The little meters described in this chapter are simple and inexpensive but quite sensitive.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
insulatedverbUS /ˈɪnsəleɪtəd/
past form of “insulate” — protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little meters described in this chapter are simple and inexpensive but quite sensitive.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
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 many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
metersnounUS /ˈmiːtərz/
plural of “meter” — the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An instrument designed to measure volume of current is called an _ammeter_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The little meters described in this chapter are simple and inexpensive but quite sensitive.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading The little meters described in this chapter are simple and inexpensive but quite sensitive.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The little meters described in this chapter are simple and inexpensive but quite sensitive.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The little meters described in this chapter are simple and inexpensive but quite sensitive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
voltagenounUS /ˈvoʊltədʒ/
the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
From this reading There are many forms of reliable meters for measuring current and voltage, but all are more or less expensive and out of the reach of an ordinary boy.
voltmeternoun
meter that measures the potential difference between two points
From this reading An instrument designed to measure electromotive force (electrical pressure) is called a _voltmeter_.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading An instrument designed to measure volume of current is called an _ammeter_.
look attentively
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some meters are more carefully made than a watch, and are provided with fine hair-springs and jeweled bearings, but all depend upon the same principle for their action, namely, the mutual effects produced between a magnetic needle and a coil of insulated wire carrying a current of electricity.
