22
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
at or in or to any place
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fiber ends are fitted on the bolts to hold the wire in place.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The base is four inches wide and five and one-half inches long.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
cotton-covered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Fiber ends are fitted on the bolts to hold the wire in place.
FibernounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading Fiber ends are fitted on the bolts to hold the wire in place.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Fiber ends are fitted on the bolts to hold the wire in place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The base is four inches wide and five and one-half inches long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The base is four inches wide and five and one-half inches long.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Fiber ends are fitted on the bolts to hold the wire in place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fiber ends are fitted on the bolts to hold the wire in place.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The base is four inches wide and five and one-half inches long.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The base is four inches wide and five and one-half inches long.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
magnetsnounUS /ˈmæɡnəts/
plural of “magnet” — (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
not any; not one
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fiber ends are fitted on the bolts to hold the wire in place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
one-halfnoun
one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The base is four inches wide and five and one-half inches long.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Fiber ends are fitted on the bolts to hold the wire in place.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
a special situation
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading An electric bell may be bought almost anywhere for twenty-five cents, and from the standpoint of economy it does not pay to build one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
being of use or service
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The base is four inches wide and five and one-half inches long.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A bell is not a hard thing to construct, and the time and money spent will be amply repaid by the more intimate knowledge of this useful piece of apparatus which will be gained by constructing it.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The magnets consist of two machine bolts, wound with No. 22 cotton-covered magnet wire.
