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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
(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 The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
for the reason that
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading These uses will now be explained.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
how
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From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
of great significance or value
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
used to form the superlative
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
absolutely essential
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading These uses will now be explained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
requirementnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/
required activity
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
cut with a saw
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These uses will now be explained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
TOOLSnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
the act of using
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading TOOLS AND THEIR USES KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS.--A knowledge of tools and their uses is the first and most important requirement.
varietiesnounUS /vərˈaɪətiz/
plural of “variety” — a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
in or at the place that
From this reading The saw, the plane, the hatchet and the hammer are well known to all boys; but how to use them, and where to use the different varieties of each kind of tool, must be learned, because each tool grew out of some particular requirement in the art.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These uses will now be explained.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A FULL KIT OF TOOLS.--A kit of tools necessary for doing any plain work should embrace the following:
