Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

(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 I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

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

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

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

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

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

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

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

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

(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 I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading USE OF STAINS.--Our subject has nothing to do with the technique of staining, but has reference, solely, to the use of stains.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

a person who specializes in interior decoration

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

true confidential information

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

to or in any or all places

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

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

From this reading USE OF STAINS.--Our subject has nothing to do with the technique of staining, but has reference, solely, to the use of stains.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

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

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

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

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

a message received and understood

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

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

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

third-person singular of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

(used of color) having a relatively small amount of coloring agent

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

small in range or scope

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

mix together different elements

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

used to form the superlative

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

absolutely essential

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading USE OF STAINS.--Our subject has nothing to do with the technique of staining, but has reference, solely, to the use of stains.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading USE OF STAINS.--Our subject has nothing to do with the technique of staining, but has reference, solely, to the use of stains.

coated with paint

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

an artist who paints

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

a coniferous tree

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

like better; value more highly

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

on the contrary

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

push for something

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading USE OF STAINS.--Our subject has nothing to do with the technique of staining, but has reference, solely, to the use of stains.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading USE OF STAINS.--Our subject has nothing to do with the technique of staining, but has reference, solely, to the use of stains.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

(histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study

From this reading USE OF STAINS.--Our subject has nothing to do with the technique of staining, but has reference, solely, to the use of stains.

plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

a practical method or art applied to some particular task

From this reading USE OF STAINS.--Our subject has nothing to do with the technique of staining, but has reference, solely, to the use of stains.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

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

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

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

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

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

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

the act of using

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SOFT WOOD.--As, presumably, most of your first work will be done with pine, poplar, or other light-colored material, and, as many people prefer the furniture to be dark in color, you should be prepared to accommodate them.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

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

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I recommend, therefore, that, since all kinds of stains are now kept in stock, and for sale everywhere, you would better rely upon the manufactured goods rather than to endeavor to mix up the paints yourself.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ON THE USE OF STAINS As this subject properly belongs to the painter and decorator, it is not necessary to go into details concerning the methods used to finish off your work.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading As you may not be able to afford the luxury of having your productions painted or stained, enough information will be given to enable you, if the character of the wood justifies it, to do the work yourself to a limited extent.