Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

(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 WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

in addition

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

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

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

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

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

ornamentation with beads

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading First, by mortises and tenons; second, by a lap-and-butt; third, by scarfing; and, fourth, by tonguing and grooving.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

true confidential information

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

command with authority

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

past form of “dovetail” — fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, by mortises and tenons; second, by a lap-and-butt; third, by scarfing; and, fourth, by tonguing and grooving.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading First, by mortises and tenons; second, by a lap-and-butt; third, by scarfing; and, fourth, by tonguing and grooving.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm

From this reading First, by mortises and tenons; second, by a lap-and-butt; third, by scarfing; and, fourth, by tonguing and grooving.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

of great significance or value

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

set down according to a plan

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading First, by mortises and tenons; second, by a lap-and-butt; third, by scarfing; and, fourth, by tonguing and grooving.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

used to form the superlative

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

a person who is being chased

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

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

From this reading First, by mortises and tenons; second, by a lap-and-butt; third, by scarfing; and, fourth, by tonguing and grooving.

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

From this reading First, by mortises and tenons; second, by a lap-and-butt; third, by scarfing; and, fourth, by tonguing and grooving.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading First, by mortises and tenons; second, by a lap-and-butt; third, by scarfing; and, fourth, by tonguing and grooving.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

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

From this reading First, by mortises and tenons; second, by a lap-and-butt; third, by scarfing; and, fourth, by tonguing and grooving.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading There are four ways in which different members may be secured to each other.

(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 I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

in or at the place that

From this reading WHERE MORTISES SHOULD BE USED.--Most important of all is a general idea of places and conditions under which mortises should be resorted to.

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

From this reading I deem it advisable to add some details to the subject, as well as to direct attention to some features which do not properly belong to the laying out of work.

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

From this reading AN ANALYSIS OF TENONING, MORTISING, RABBETING AND BEADING In the chapter on How Work is Laid Out, an example was given of the particular manner pursued in laying out mortises and tenons, and also dovetailed work.