used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading White pine is a wood requiring a very sharp tool.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
BEGINNERnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnər/
someone new to a field or activity
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
divisible by two
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
grainedverbUS /ɡreɪnd/
past form of “grain” — thoroughly work in
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
of great significance or value
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
conformity or harmony
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
a unit of instruction
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
on the contrary
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading White pine is a wood requiring a very sharp tool.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading White pine is a wood requiring a very sharp tool.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading It has an even texture throughout, is generally straight grained, and is soft and easily worked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading White pine is a wood requiring a very sharp tool.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading It is, therefore, the best material for the beginner, as it will at the outset teach him the important lesson of keeping the tools in a good, sharp condition.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
precisely as stated
From this reading White pine is a wood requiring a very sharp tool.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE BEST WOODS.--The prime wood, and the one with which most boys are familiar, is white pine.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE BEST WOODS FOR THE BEGINNER In this place consideration will be given to some of the features relating to the materials to be employed, particularly with reference to the manner in which they can be worked to the best advantage, rather than to their uses.
