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From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
anew
From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
in addition
From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
carefully weighed
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
contrariwiseadverb
in a contrary disobedient manner
From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
correlationnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/
a reciprocal relation between two or more things
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
establishesverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/
a state of conflict between persons
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
magnetizing
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From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
MAGNETO-ELECTRICITY
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From this reading MAGNETO-ELECTRICITY.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
absolutely essential
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
reciprocaladjectiveUS /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/
concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
repulsionnoun
the force by which bodies repel one another
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The examination of the precise meaning of the term correlation, so ably considered by Professor Grove, indicates a necessary mutual or reciprocal dependence of one force on the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The correlation of the physical forces, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and motion, is one of the most interesting subjects for study that can be suggested to the lover of science.
versâ
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From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Electricity produces light, also magnetism, and contrariwise light is said to possess [Page 242] the power of magnetizing steel, whilst magnetism again produces light and electricity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus, electricity will produce heat, and _vice versâ_; motion, such as friction, produces electricity, and the latter, by its attraction and repulsion, establishes itself as a source of motion.
