Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading RUHMKORFF'S, HEARDER'S, AND BENTLEY'S COIL APPARATUS.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading RUHMKORFF'S, HEARDER'S, AND BENTLEY'S COIL APPARATUS.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

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From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

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From this reading RUHMKORFF'S, HEARDER'S, AND BENTLEY'S COIL APPARATUS.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

relating to or used in chemistry

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading RUHMKORFF'S, HEARDER'S, AND BENTLEY'S COIL APPARATUS.

plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a connecting shape

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the act of constructing something

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a long racket with a triangular frame; used in playing lacrosse

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

be different

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

remove the dust from

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

one or the other of two

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

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From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

pertaining to or worked or produced by friction

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

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From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

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From this reading RUHMKORFF'S, HEARDER'S, AND BENTLEY'S COIL APPARATUS.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

ten 10s

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

on your own; without outside help

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

past form of “insulate” — protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

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 In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

with respect to material aspects

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

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From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

used to form the superlative

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

go across or through

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

of or relating to the biological study of physiology

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

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From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

unusual or striking

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

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From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

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From this reading RUHMKORFF'S, HEARDER'S, AND BENTLEY'S COIL APPARATUS.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

giving satisfaction

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

apart from others

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

a momentary flash of light

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If, however, the feeble intensity current of voltaic electricity, from four or five elements, is permitted to pass into a coil of a peculiar construction, fitted with a condenser, and manufactured either by Ruhmkorff of Paris, or Mr. Hearder of Plymouth, then the most remarkable effects are producible, which have created quite a new and distinct series of phenomena, and further established in the most satisfactory manner the connexion between the electricities derived from _friction_ and _chemical action_.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

except if; if not

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

precisely as stated

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

which person or people

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading In a letter to the author Mr. Bentley says:-- "I commence the formation of my coil by using as an axis an iron tube ten inches long and half an inch diameter; around this is placed a considerable number of insulated iron wires the same length as the tube, and sufficiently numerous to form a bundle one inch and three quarters diameter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The construction of these coils does not differ very materially, and great merit is due to Messrs. Ruhmkorff, Hearder, and Bentley, who have separately and independently worked out the construction of the most formidable machines of this class.

a bluish-white lustrous metallic element; brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable when heated; used in a wide variety of alloys and in galvanizing iron; it occurs naturally as zinc sulphide in zinc blende

From this reading In the course of the popular articles on frictional and voltaic electricity, it has already been mentioned that whilst the _intensity effects_--such as the capability of the spark to pass through a certain thickness of air, or the production of the peculiar physiological effect of the shock--belong especially to the phenomena of frictional electricity, they are not apparent with the _quantity effects_, such as may be produced by an ordinary voltaic battery, unless the latter consists of an immense number of elements, such as the famous water battery of the late respected Mr. Crosse, which consisted of two thousand five hundred pairs of copper and zinc cylinders, well insulated on glass stands, and protected from dust and light.