used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
aestheticadjectiveUS /esˈθetɪk/
relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The same tools, the same methods and the same materials are employed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
aspirationnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃən/
a will to succeed
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
the two together, not just one
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
cabinet-making
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From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
carpenter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
craftsmannounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
embellishverbUS /ɪmˈbelɪʃ/
add details to
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
EMBELLISHMENTS
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From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The same tools, the same methods and the same materials are employed.
ennoblingadjectiveUS /ɪˈnoʊblɪŋ/
investing with dignity or honor
From this reading There is no trade more ennobling than home building.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
the organ of sight
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There is no trade more ennobling than home building.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
joiner's
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From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
engage in
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The same tools, the same methods and the same materials are employed.
and nothing more
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The same tools, the same methods and the same materials are employed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is no trade more ennobling than home building.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no trade more ennobling than home building.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
and nothing more
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same tools, the same methods and the same materials are employed.
sculpturenounUS /ˈskʌlptʃər/
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is no trade more ennobling than home building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no trade more ennobling than home building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The same tools, the same methods and the same materials are employed.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
at the time that
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOUSE AND EMBELLISHMENTS.--The refined arts, such as sculpture and painting, merely embellish the home or the castle, so that when we build the structure it should be made with an eye not only to comfort and convenience, but fitting in an artistic and aesthetic sense.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is a vocation which touches every man and woman, and to make it really an art is, or should be, the true aspiration of every craftsman.
but in spite of that
From this reading HOUSE BUILDING House building is the carpenter's craft; cabinet-making the joiner's trade, yet both are so intimately associated, that it is difficult to draw a line.
