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From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
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From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
ARTILLERYnounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
the lower side of anything
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
a youthful male person
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
rid of obstructions
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
clothsnounUS /klɔːθs/
plural of “cloth” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
diamond-shaped
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From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
one or the other of two
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
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 To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
engage in
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
manipulationnounUS /məˌnɪpjəˈleɪʃən/
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
come into possession of
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
one of four equal parts
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
SAIL-SKATING
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From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
sawed-offadjective
well below average height
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
Skating-sail
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From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
SNOWBALLnounUS /ˈsnoʊbɔːl/
plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
move hurridly
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
make square
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
tackingnounUS /ˈtækɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
taperverbUS /ˈteɪpər/
diminish gradually
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
the upper part of anything
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
in the direction of
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
precisely as stated
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
in or at the place that
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the same time round the corners at the top of one stick and bottom of the other as shown in Fig. 2 C, which represents a sawed-off section of both sticks.
white-wood
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From this reading To make the frame obtain two clear pine or white-wood sticks twelve feet long, one inch and a quarter square, and taper them slightly towards the ends with a plane.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In using a sail the boy is the boat, and by his manipulation of the sheets he can go where he pleases, either before the wind or tacking, as in a boat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SAIL-SKATING AND SNOWBALL ARTILLERY A Skating-sail Sail-skating is a very enjoyable means of getting over the ice, and with properly constructed frames and sails a very respectable rate of speed can be maintained.
yard-arms
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From this reading The skating-sail shown in Fig. 1 is an improvement over the old style of attaching two diamond-shaped cloths to the ends of yard-arms.
