used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
aluminumnounUS /əˈluːmənəm/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
put or send forth
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
compositionsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Some compositions of metal require a high speed, and some a hooked tool.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
one or the other of two
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Some compositions of metal require a high speed, and some a hooked tool.
the act of retaining something
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading Some compositions of metal require a high speed, and some a hooked tool.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
LATHEnounUS /leɪð/
machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Some compositions of metal require a high speed, and some a hooked tool.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
by chance
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Some compositions of metal require a high speed, and some a hooked tool.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
Identical; not different.
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
move hurridly
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
TOOLSnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading SETTING AND HOLDING TOOLS Some simple directions in the holding and setting of tools may be of service to the novice.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
precisely as stated
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LATHE SPEED.--If the lathe should run at the same speed on a piece of cast iron as with a brass casting, the result would not be very satisfactory, either with the tool or on the work itself.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Practice has shown the most effective way of treating different materials, so that the tools will do the most efficient work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A tool ground in a certain way and set at a particular angle might do the work admirably on a piece of steel, but would not possibly work on aluminum or brass.
