Chapter XXI

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From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

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From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

later than; following

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

in addition

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

a salt or ester of boric acid

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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From this reading DIA-MAGNETISM.

impaired by diminution

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

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From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

the English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction (1791-1867)

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

possessive form of “faraday” — the English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction (1791-1867)

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

plural of “filing” — the entering of a legal document into the public record

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

set up or found

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

of great significance or value

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

arising from inductance

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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 Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

plural of “magnet” — (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

go across or through

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

a specialist in philosophy

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

past form of “polarize” — cause to vibrate in a definite pattern

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

the act of rotating as if on an axis

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

Identical; not different.

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

under normal conditions

From this reading Now, "_the line of magnetic force_" means that continual flow of the magnetic current which passes from pole to pole, and is indicated by iron filings sprinkled on paper placed above the poles of a magnet, and usually termed _magnetic curves_, or the curved lines of magnetic force.

precisely as stated

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

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

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

at the time that

From this reading The result of this important experiment was communicated to the Royal Society by Dr. Faraday on the 27th November, 1845, the enunciation of the fact by this learned philosopher being, "that when '_the line of magnetic force_' is made to pass through certain transparent bodies parallel to a ray of polarized light traversing the same body, the ray of polarized light experiences a rotation."

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

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading At the end of the chapter devoted to the subject of light, will be found an experiment devised and carried out by Dr. Faraday, in which it is shown that if a bar of a peculiar glass (called after the inventor, _Faraday's heavy glass_, or silicated borate of lead) is subjected to the inductive action of a very powerful electro-magnet, that it has the power of changing the direction of a ray of polarized light transmitted through it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This effect is not confined to the poles of an electro-magnet, but is also perceptible (though in a diminished degree) with ordinary magnets.