used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
in addition
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
travel across or pass over
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
of great significance or value
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
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 The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
and nothing more
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
roofedadjectiveUS /ruːft/
covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
ROOFINGnounUS /ˈruːfɪŋ/
material used to construct a roof
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
spansnounUS /spænz/
plural of “span” — the complete duration of something
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
storagenounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
carry out
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
trussnounUS /trʌs/
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
TRUSSESnounUS /ˈtrʌsɪz/
plural of “truss” — (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such trusses were made for one purpose only, namely, to take great weight, and they were, as a consequence, so constructed as to provide strength.
in or at the place that
From this reading The tie beam is also an important element in many types of trusses, where ornamentation is not required, or in such structures as have the roofed portion of the buildings enclosed by ceiling walls, or where the space between the roofs is used for storage purposes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But a roofing truss, while designed to hold the accumulated materials, such as snow and ice, likely to be deposited there, is of such a design, principally, so as to afford means of ornamentation.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading ROOFING TRUSSES The chapter on Bridge Building gives some suggestions as to form of trusses, the particular types there shown being principally for wide spans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This remark has reference to such types as dispense with the cross, or tie beam, which is the distinguishing feature in bridge building.
