58
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
attributableadjectiveUS /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
capable of being attributed
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
BELTSnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
a youthful male person
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
DEVICESnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
one or the other of two
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
expedients
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
FUNDAMENTALadjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
an opening into or through something
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
ILLUSTRATINGverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
LACINGnoun
a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
for more time
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
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 LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
progressesnounUS /ˈprɑːɡresəz/
plural of “progress” — gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
pulleynounUS /ˈpʊli/
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
pulleysnounUS /ˈpʊliz/
plural of “pulley” — a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
do one's shopping
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading In Fig. 58 the lacing should commence at the center hole (A) of one belt end and lace outwardly, terminating at the hole (B) in the center of the other belt end, as shown in Fig. 58.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If a belt runs off the pulley it is attributable to one of three causes: either the pulleys are out of line or the shafts are not parallel or the belt is laced so it makes the belt longer at one margin than the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We devote this chapter to hints of this kind, all of which are capable of being turned out or utilized at various stages.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
which person or people
From this reading LACING BELTS.--To properly lace a belt is quite an art, as many who have tried it know.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ILLUSTRATING SOME OF THE FUNDAMENTAL DEVICES There are numerous little devices and shop expedients which are desirable, and for which the boy will find uses as he progresses.
