used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON SEWING, CUTTING, AND MENDING.
back-stitch
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From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
bastingnounUS /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
buttonhole-stitch
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From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
chain-stitch
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From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
cross-stitchnoun
two stitches forming a cross or X
From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
CUTTINGnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading ON SEWING, CUTTING, AND MENDING.
darningnoun
the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
one or the other of two
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
divisible by two
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
fellingverbUS /ˈfelɪŋ/
-ing form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
a young female
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
hemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
hemsnounUS /hemz/
plural of “hem” — the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
engage in
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
MENDINGnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading ON SEWING, CUTTING, AND MENDING.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON SEWING, CUTTING, AND MENDING.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
Over-stitch
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From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
puckering
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From this reading In doing over-stitch, the edges should always be first fitted, either with pins or basting, to prevent puckering.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
SEWINGnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading ON SEWING, CUTTING, AND MENDING.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
stitchingnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading Over-stitch, hemming, running, felling, stitching, back-stitch and run, buttonhole-stitch, chain-stitch, whipping, darning, gathering, and cross-stitch.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In turning wide hems, a paper measure should be used, to make them even.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Every young girl should be taught to do the following kinds of stitch, with propriety.
