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From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
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From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
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From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
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From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
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From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
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From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
highly skilled
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ends are then shaped to fit the binding-posts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
being joined in close association
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The temper of a small portion of each end of the spring will need to be drawn.
binding-post
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From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
binding-posts
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From this reading The ends are then shaped to fit the binding-posts.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The temper of a small portion of each end of the spring will need to be drawn.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
start firing a weapon
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The ends are then shaped to fit the binding-posts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
heatingnounUS /ˈhiːtɪŋ/
the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
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 ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The temper of a small portion of each end of the spring will need to be drawn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The temper of a small portion of each end of the spring will need to be drawn.
Rheostatnoun
resistor for regulating current
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
rollernounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The ends are then shaped to fit the binding-posts.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading This can be accomplished by heating over an alcohol lamp or in a fire and allowing it to cool slowly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The temper of a small portion of each end of the spring will need to be drawn.
the season of growth
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The temper of a small portion of each end of the spring will need to be drawn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The ends are then shaped to fit the binding-posts.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A binding-post is fastened to this board at each end, to which is attached the ends of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading ** A Simple Battery Rheostat [445] A spring from an old shade roller is mounted on a board 4 in. wide, 9 in. long and 3/8 in. thick.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The temper of a small portion of each end of the spring will need to be drawn.
