used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading This is the back of your bow.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Cut your stave to six feet in length.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Cut your stave to six feet in length.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
how
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From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cut your stave to six feet in length.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Cut your stave to six feet in length.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Cut your stave to six feet in length.
stavenounUS /steɪv/
(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written
From this reading Cut your stave to six feet in length.
successive (without a break)
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the back of your bow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cut your stave to six feet in length.
twistsnounUS /twɪsts/
plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development
From this reading Sight down it and see how the plane of the back twists.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading Now draw on the back an outline which has a width of an inch and a quarter extending for a distance of a foot above and a foot below the center.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading If it is fairly consistent, draw a straight line down the center of the sap wood.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Cut your stave to six feet in length.
