used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Make-At-Home-Things for Boys aims to keep boys busy and entertained.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Make-At-Home-Things for Boys aims to keep boys busy and entertained.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Make-At-Home-Things for Boys aims to keep boys busy and entertained.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Make-At-Home-Things for Boys aims to keep boys busy and entertained.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
crudest
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From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Make-At-Home-Things for Boys aims to keep boys busy and entertained.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Make-At-Home-Things for Boys aims to keep boys busy and entertained.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
furnishesverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “furnish” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
jack-knife
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From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Make-At-Home-Things for Boys aims to keep boys busy and entertained.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
Make-At-Home-Things
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From this reading Make-At-Home-Things for Boys aims to keep boys busy and entertained.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
splintersnounUS /ˈsplɪntərz/
wood in small pieces or splinters
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Any boy’s pocket will furnish a jack-knife, and it is pretty sure to be a sharp one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Make-At-Home-Things for Boys aims to keep boys busy and entertained.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
being of use or service
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
precisely as stated
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The aim of the book, is to give boys an idea of the craft possibilities which lie in the crudest materials, often the waste material of the home and in this way to develop real artistic ability.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
whittlingverbUS /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whittle” — cut small bits or pare shavings from
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The tools which one will need for whittling--the kind of whittling that makes something besides splinters--are very simple and few in number.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It furnishes them with simple directions for making toys and useful articles, all of which are carefully pictured.
