160
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224
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From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND HOW IT DOES WORK.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
armaturenoun
coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
corenounUS /kɔːr/
a small group of indispensable persons or things
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
CurrentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
diagramnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræm/
a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND HOW IT DOES WORK.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
ELECTRICadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND HOW IT DOES WORK.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
HOW
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From this reading THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND HOW IT DOES WORK.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND HOW IT DOES WORK.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND HOW IT DOES WORK.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
not any; not one
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
go across or through
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
with speed
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
reverseradjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrsər/
comparative of “reverse” — directed or moving toward the rear
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND HOW IT DOES WORK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
at the time that
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fig. 224 shows, by diagram, a coil H, suspended so that it can move easily, its ends being joined to a current reverser, and this, in turn, to a dry cell D C. A magnet, H M, will attract the core of H when no current passes.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We have now to deal with the opposite of this; that is, we are to study how _motion_ can be produced by allowing a current of electricity to pass through the armature of a machine.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE ELECTRIC MOTOR, AND HOW IT DOES WORK.
XIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Currents and Motion.= We have seen, Chapter XII., that when coils of wire are rapidly moved across a strong magnetic field, a current of electricity is generated.
