61
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From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You can get an empty varnish can from any painter, or at a paint store.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You can get an empty varnish can from any painter, or at a paint store.
bath-tub
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From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing better could be desired.
for the reason that
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
(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 Nothing better could be desired.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
an occurrence of something
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing better could be desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading Nothing better could be desired.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
faucetnounUS /ˈfɔːsət/
a regulator for controlling the flow of a liquid from a reservoir
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
promote over another
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
gallonnounUS /ˈɡælən/
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You can get an empty varnish can from any painter, or at a paint store.
HOME-MADE
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From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
and nothing more
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
light-weight
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From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
not any; not one
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading You can get an empty varnish can from any painter, or at a paint store.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading You can get an empty varnish can from any painter, or at a paint store.
approval to do something
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
preferablyadverbUS /ˈprefərəbli/
more readily or willingly
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
spoutverbUS /spaʊt/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading You can get an empty varnish can from any painter, or at a paint store.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
TOYnounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
the act of using
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
varnishnounUS /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/
a coating that provides a hard, lustrous, transparent finish to a surface
From this reading =The Case= of this water-motor is made of an empty varnish can--preferably one of gallon capacity.
wash-basin
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From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
water-motor
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From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
WATER-MOTORS
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From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
at the time that
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOME-MADE TOY WATER-MOTORS You can own a water-motor like the one shown in Fig. 61, because its construction requires nothing but easily obtained materials.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The tin can makes a light-weight compact case; the spout in the top is in just the right place and of the right size to receive the water power from a faucet; and as the water connections can be made tight there is no possibility of water splashing on to the floor--a big argument in your favor when seeking permission to use the motor in the bath-tub, wash-basin, or kitchen sink.
