Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

in addition

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

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

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

possessive form of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

curving or bulging outward

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

plural of “diagram” — a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

increase twofold

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

relating to the process of education

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

at any time

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

the organ of sight

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

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

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

the concentration of attention or energy on something

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

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

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

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

From this reading I.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading REFRACTING OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

being in such a position that top and bottom are reversed

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

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

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

plural of “lens” — a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

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 For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

not any; not one

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

and nothing more

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

of or relating to or involving light or optics

From this reading REFRACTING OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

not taken into account

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

coated with paint

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

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From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

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From this reading REFRACTING OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

inspiring scornful pity

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

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

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

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

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

at the time that

From this reading For a long time its true value was overlooked, and only ridiculous or comic slides painted, but its educational importance is now being thoroughly appreciated, not only on account of the size of the diagrams that may be represented on the disc, but also from the fact that the attention of an audience is better secured in a room when the only object visible is the diagram under explanation.

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

From this reading The lenses it contains are a "bull's eye" or plano-convex, nearest the light, and a double convex glass, for the purpose of focussing the picture which is inverted and placed between the two lenses.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading _The Magic Lantern._ No other optical instrument has ever caused so much wonderment and delight, from its origin to the present time, as this simple contrivance.