used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In conveying an idea about a piece of mechanism, a sketch is given.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In conveying an idea about a piece of mechanism, a sketch is given.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading In conveying an idea about a piece of mechanism, a sketch is given.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading LINES IN DRAWING.--In drawing, lines have a definite meaning.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
DRAUGHTING
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From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading LINES IN DRAWING.--In drawing, lines have a definite meaning.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In conveying an idea about a piece of mechanism, a sketch is given.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LINES IN DRAWING.--In drawing, lines have a definite meaning.
HOW
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From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In conveying an idea about a piece of mechanism, a sketch is given.
of great significance or value
From this reading To know how to use the tools, is still more important.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In conveying an idea about a piece of mechanism, a sketch is given.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To know how to use the tools, is still more important.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading LINES IN DRAWING.--In drawing, lines have a definite meaning.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading LINES IN DRAWING.--In drawing, lines have a definite meaning.
mechanismnounUS /ˈmekənɪzəm/
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
From this reading In conveying an idea about a piece of mechanism, a sketch is given.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To know how to use the tools, is still more important.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
absolutely essential
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
necessitateverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪt/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
not any; not one
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading In conveying an idea about a piece of mechanism, a sketch is given.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
readableadjectiveUS /ˈriːdəbəl/
easily deciphered
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading In conveying an idea about a piece of mechanism, a sketch is given.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
not in physical motion
From this reading To know how to use the tools, is still more important.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading To know how to use the tools, is still more important.
the act of using
From this reading To know how to use the tools, is still more important.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading HOW DRAUGHTING BECOMES A VALUABLE AID The ability to read drawings is a necessary part of the boy's education.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Now, the sketch may be readable in itself, requiring no explanation, or it may be of such a nature that it will necessitate some written description.
