used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
ADJUSTERnounUS /əˈdʒʌstər/
one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading This tool has three pairs of V slots on its back edges.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
bevelverbUS /ˈbevəl/
cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
cause to be bored
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
boringadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading But this is difficult to do in many cases.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
devisedverbUS /dɪˈvaɪzd/
past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But this is difficult to do in many cases.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But this is difficult to do in many cases.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading This tool has three pairs of V slots on its back edges.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
many times at short intervals
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This tool has three pairs of V slots on its back edges.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
the act of retaining something
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
a message received and understood
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This tool has three pairs of V slots on its back edges.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
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 But this is difficult to do in many cases.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
absolutely essential
From this reading BIT AND LEVEL ADJUSTER.--It is frequently necessary to bore holes at certain angles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading This tool has three pairs of V slots on its back edges.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
slotsnounUS /slɑːts/
plural of “slot” — a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable
From this reading This tool has three pairs of V slots on its back edges.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
make square
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This tool has three pairs of V slots on its back edges.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading This tool has three pairs of V slots on its back edges.
TOOLSnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading This tool has three pairs of V slots on its back edges.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SPECIAL TOOLS AND THEIR USES In the foregoing chapters we have referred the reader to the simple tools, but it is thought desirable to add to the information thus given, an outline of numerous special tools which have been devised and are now on the market.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This can be done by using a bevel square, and holding it so one limb will show the boring angle.
