used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
in actual fact
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
for the reason that
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading BENCH.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
a youthful male person
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The wise man learns from the experience of others.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wise man learns from the experience of others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is supposed, however, that he has had some instruction in the use of tools.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is supposed, however, that he has had some instruction in the use of tools.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is supposed, however, that he has had some instruction in the use of tools.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is supposed, however, that he has had some instruction in the use of tools.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading It is supposed, however, that he has had some instruction in the use of tools.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is supposed, however, that he has had some instruction in the use of tools.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The wise man learns from the experience of others.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
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 This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
engage in
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The wise man learns from the experience of others.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wise man learns from the experience of others.
others
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From this reading The wise man learns from the experience of others.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
required or under orders
From this reading It is supposed, however, that he has had some instruction in the use of tools.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
express in words
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wise man learns from the experience of others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading It is supposed, however, that he has had some instruction in the use of tools.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
the act of using
From this reading It is supposed, however, that he has had some instruction in the use of tools.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
which person or people
From this reading That is the reason for this introduction--to tell the boy who wants to make the toys described in this book some of the "tricks of the trade."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The wise man learns from the experience of others.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading This book is written after long experience in teaching boys, and because of that experience, the author desires to urge upon his younger readers two bits of advice: First, study the drawing carefully,--every line has a meaning; second, printed directions become clearer by actually taking the tool in hand and beginning to do the work described.
