Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

in the past

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

divisible by two

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

plural of “fabric” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

capable of being changed

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

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From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

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 No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

plural of “loom” — a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

engage in

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

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 WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

not any; not one

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

Identical; not different.

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Afterward rude frames were tied together and hung from the limbs of trees, then softer and more flexible material was used and finer fabrics were woven.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

creating fabric

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Why, even some of the birds do a kind of weaving in their pretty, irregular fashion, and it was probably from the birds and other small, wild creatures that the earliest human mothers took their lessons in weaving, and learned to make the mats for their babies to sleep on and baskets for carrying their food.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading To this day almost the same kind of looms are used by the Indians in our far Western country, many miles away from the roar and clatter of machinery, and on them are woven the wonderfully beautiful Navajo blankets for which Eastern people are willing to pay such large sums.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading WEAVING ON A HOME-MADE LOOM IT is easier than sewing or knitting or crocheting, and comes so natural to many of us that one would almost think we should know how to weave without being taught.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading No one knows how long ago these first baskets and mats were woven, but in the beginning weaving was done without looms.