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From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
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From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
arcnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A metal box should now be provided to serve as a containing case and the flasher is complete.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A metal box should now be provided to serve as a containing case and the flasher is complete.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A metal box should now be provided to serve as a containing case and the flasher is complete.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading A metal box should now be provided to serve as a containing case and the flasher is complete.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
flashernounUS /ˈflæʃər/
someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals
From this reading A metal box should now be provided to serve as a containing case and the flasher is complete.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
jurisdictionnounUS /ˌdʒʊrəsˈdɪkʃən/
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
fasten with a lock
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading A metal box should now be provided to serve as a containing case and the flasher is complete.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A metal box should now be provided to serve as a containing case and the flasher is complete.
nutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
come into possession of
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
platinumnounUS /ˈplætnəm/
a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
screwnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A metal box should now be provided to serve as a containing case and the flasher is complete.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A lock nut, O, should be provided for this screw so that it will remain in adjustment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A metal box should now be provided to serve as a containing case and the flasher is complete.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
at the time that
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
in or at the place that
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Obtain a small screw, N, Fig. 4, of such a length that its point will reach the brass strip L when the screw is placed in the hole B, Fig. 2.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This box should be of such design and construction that it will comply with the requirements of the electrical inspection department having jurisdiction over the locality where the flasher is to be used.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The point of the screw and the point on the brass plate where the screw touches should be of platinum, as the brass will not withstand the high temperature of the arc formed when the circuit is broken.
