110
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From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
124
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From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
16
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From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The principle of an induction motor is quite different from that of the commutator motor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
auxiliaryadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈzɪljəri/
functioning in a supporting capacity
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
BoraxnounUS /ˈbɔːræks/
an ore of boron consisting of hydrated sodium borate; used as a flux or cleansing agent
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
commutatornoun
switch for reversing the direction of an electric current
From this reading The principle of an induction motor is quite different from that of the commutator motor.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
consumeverbUS /kənˈsuːm/
eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
cp
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From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The principle of an induction motor is quite different from that of the commutator motor.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
EngineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
How
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From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
InductionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
insulatedverbUS /ˈɪnsəleɪtəd/
past form of “insulate” — protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The principle of an induction motor is quite different from that of the commutator motor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
lathenounUS /leɪð/
machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
engage in
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
ModelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
not any; not one
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The principle of an induction motor is quite different from that of the commutator motor.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The principle of an induction motor is quite different from that of the commutator motor.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
shellacnounUS /ˈʃelæk/
lac purified by heating and filtering; usually in thin orange or yellow flakes but sometimes bleached white
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
Single-Phase
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From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
solventnounUS /ˈsɑːlvənt/
a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading * * * * * Borax may be used as a solvent for shellac gum.
precisely as stated
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
voltnounUS /voʊlt/
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading In designing, it had to be borne in mind that, with the exception of insulated wire, no special materials could be obtained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The problem to be solved was the construction of a motor large enough to drive a sewing machine or very light lathe, to be supplied with 110-volt alternating current from a lighting circuit, and to consume, if possible, no more current than a 16-cp. lamp.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading * * * * * ** How to Make a Small Single-Phase Induction Motor [124] By C. H. Bell The following notes on a small single-phase induction motor, without auxiliary phase, which the writer has made, may be of interest to some of our readers, says the Model Engineer.
