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Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language is here in full — 336 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.
| +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ 1.
A typical work bench Frontispiece PAGE 2.
Hatchet 6 3.
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Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language is here in full — 336 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/67 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.
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THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.
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| +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ 1.
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A typical work bench Frontispiece PAGE 2.
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Hatchet 6 3.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

architecture noun US /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/

an architectural product or work

From this reading “in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.”

caps noun US /kæps/

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading “THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.”

chapters noun US /ˈtʃæptərz/

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading “in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.”

designing noun US /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading “in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.”

Hatchet noun US /ˈhætʃət/

weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading “Hatchet 6 3.”

Italics noun US /aɪˈtælɪks/

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading “THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.”

typical adjective US /ˈtɪpəkəl/

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading “A typical work bench Frontispiece PAGE 2.”

underscore verb US /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

give extra weight to (a communication)

From this reading “THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.”

All words in this reading · 48

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

1

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading | +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ 1.

2

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A typical work bench Frontispiece PAGE 2.

3

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hatchet 6 3.

6

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hatchet 6 3.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A typical work bench Frontispiece PAGE 2.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/

an architectural product or work

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

benchnounUS /bentʃ/

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading A typical work bench Frontispiece PAGE 2.

BoldadjectiveUS /boʊld/

fearless and daring

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

BOOKnounUS /bʊk/

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

BYprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

capsnounUS /kæps/

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

COMPANYnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

Frontispiecenoun

an ornamental facade

From this reading A typical work bench Frontispiece PAGE 2.

HatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/

weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians

From this reading Hatchet 6 3.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

ItalicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

NotesnounUS /noʊts/

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

PAGEnounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading A typical work bench Frontispiece PAGE 2.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

SmalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

Transcriber's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading A typical work bench Frontispiece PAGE 2.

underscoreverbUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

give extra weight to (a communication)

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

uppercased

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

YORKnounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading THE NEW YORK BOOK COMPANY +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Transcriber's Notes: Italics are marked by underscore(_), Bold text is| |marked by $, Small caps have been uppercased.

ZERBE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading in simple language, including chapters on drawing, laying out work, designing and architecture BY J. S. ZERBE, M.E.

Chapter 1 of Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language by James Slough Zerbe holds 336 sentences, grouped into 68 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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