used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miniature lighting has only been made practical by the tungsten filament lamp.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miniature lighting has only been made practical by the tungsten filament lamp.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
emitsverbUS /ɪˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
experimenternounUS /ɪkˈsperəmentər/
a research worker who conducts experiments
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
filamentnounUS /ˈfɪləmənt/
a very slender natural or synthetic fiber
From this reading Miniature lighting has only been made practical by the tungsten filament lamp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
hallwaysnounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪz/
plural of “hallway” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miniature lighting has only been made practical by the tungsten filament lamp.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Miniature lighting has only been made practical by the tungsten filament lamp.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Miniature lighting has only been made practical by the tungsten filament lamp.
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 Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
MiniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
and nothing more
From this reading Miniature lighting has only been made practical by the tungsten filament lamp.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
tungstennounUS /ˈtʌŋstən/
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Miniature lighting has only been made practical by the tungsten filament lamp.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
being of use or service
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
at the time that
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
in or at the place that
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any labor expended along this line will result in something far more useful from a practical standpoint than almost any of the other things described in this book.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The filament, or wire inside the globe, which becomes hot and emits the light when the current is turned on, is made of _tungsten_ in a tungsten lamp.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Miniature lights, operated from batteries, may be used in various ways; to light dark corners, hallways, or other places where a light is often temporarily wanted without the accompanying danger and nuisance of matches or kerosene lamps.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miniature lighting is a field of many interesting possibilities for the young experimenter.
