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From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
12
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From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
13
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From this reading The legs are 14 inches high and 13 inches wide; and the side supporting rails are 3 inches wide.
14
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From this reading The legs are 14 inches high and 13 inches wide; and the side supporting rails are 3 inches wide.
3
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From this reading The legs are 14 inches high and 13 inches wide; and the side supporting rails are 3 inches wide.
4
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From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
(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 Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The legs are 14 inches high and 13 inches wide; and the side supporting rails are 3 inches wide.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
a youthful male person
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading These proportions may, of course, be varied.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The legs are 14 inches high and 13 inches wide; and the side supporting rails are 3 inches wide.
a social unit living together
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
IntroductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
staying power
From this reading The legs are 14 inches high and 13 inches wide; and the side supporting rails are 3 inches wide.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
engage in
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
and nothing more
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading These proportions may, of course, be varied.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
railsnounUS /reɪlz/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading The legs are 14 inches high and 13 inches wide; and the side supporting rails are 3 inches wide.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The legs are 14 inches high and 13 inches wide; and the side supporting rails are 3 inches wide.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading The legs are 14 inches high and 13 inches wide; and the side supporting rails are 3 inches wide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These proportions may, of course, be varied.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
the upper part of anything
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
being of use or service
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading These proportions may, of course, be varied.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
which person or people
From this reading Merely in the line of suggestion, we give in this chapter views and brief descriptions of useful household articles, all of which may be made by the boy who has carefully studied the preceding pages.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This figure shows a common bench wholly made of material 1 inch thick, the top being 12 inches wide and 4 feet long.
produce a literary work
From this reading USEFUL ARTICLES TO MAKE As stated in the Introductory, the purpose of this book is to show _how to do the things_, and not to draw a picture in order to write a description of it.
