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Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.
For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.
For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".
The legs should be 2" x 2" and the top 1", dressed.
The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.
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Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language is here in full — 89 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.
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For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.
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For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".
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The legs should be 2" x 2" and the top 1", dressed.
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The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.
/ðə məˈtɪriəl ʃʊd biː ʌv hɑːrd wʊd wɪð ˈnætʃərəl ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔːr wʌt ɪz ˈbetər stɪl ə sɑːft wʊd laɪk bɜːrtʃ wɪtʃ meɪ biː steɪnd ə dɑːrk braʊn æz ðə ˈmɪʃən staɪl ɪz mɔːr ɪˈfektɪv ɪn dɑːrk ðæn ɪn laɪt wʊdz/

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abstract verb US /æbˈstrækt/

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading “HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.”

adopt verb US /əˈdɑːpt/

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading “For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".”

birch noun US /bɜːrtʃ/

hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood

From this reading “The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.”

concrete adjective US /kənˈkriːt/

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading “HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.”

convenience noun US /kənˈviːnjəns/

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading “For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".”

effective adjective US /ɪˈfektɪv/

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading “The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.”

examples noun US /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading “HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.”

stained adjective US /steɪnd/

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading “The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.”

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From this reading The legs should be 2" x 2" and the top 1", dressed.

2

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From this reading The legs should be 2" x 2" and the top 1", dressed.

30

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From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

36

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From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

42

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From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The legs should be 2" x 2" and the top 1", dressed.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

birchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/

hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

brownnounUS /braʊn/

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

CONCRETEadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

darknounUS /dɑːrk/

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

directverbUS /dərˈekt/

command with authority

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

drawernounUS /drɔːr/

a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

dressedadjectiveUS /drest/

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading The legs should be 2" x 2" and the top 1", dressed.

effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

EXAMPLESnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

finishverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

heightnounUS /haɪt/

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

HOW

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From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

LAIDadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

legsnounUS /leɡz/

staying power

From this reading The legs should be 2" x 2" and the top 1", dressed.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

MissionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The legs should be 2" x 2" and the top 1", dressed.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

stylenounUS /staɪl/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

topnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading For this purpose I shall direct the building of a common table with a drawer in it and show how the work is done in detail.

woodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

woodsnounUS /wʊdz/

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The material should be of hard wood with natural finish, or, what is better still, a soft wood, like birch, which may be stained a dark brown, as the Mission style is more effective in dark than in light woods.

WORKverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading HOW WORK IS LAID OUT CONCRETE EXAMPLES OF WORK.--A concrete example of doing any work is more valuable than an abstract statement.

xnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading For convenience let us adopt the Mission style, with a top 36" x 42" and the height 30".

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