used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
in addition
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
appendverbUS /əˈpend/
add to the very end
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
for the reason that
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
devisingnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
experimentallyadverbUS /ɪkˌsperəˈmentəli/
in an experimental fashion
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
a message received and understood
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
INVENTIONSnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
inventiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈventɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
INVENTORSnounUS /ˌɪnˈventərz/
plural of “inventor” — someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
machinistnounUS /məˈʃiːnəst/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
machinist's
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From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
come together
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
the force of workers available
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
not any; not one
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
OpportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
PATENTSnounUS /ˈpætənts/
plural of “patent” — a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The inventor of a device is he who has conceived an idea and has put it into some concrete form.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
structuraladjectiveUS /ˈstrʌktʃərəl/
relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
in or at that place or location
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
precisely as stated
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
which person or people
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Whether it be in the direction of making some new tool, needed in some special work, or in devising a particular movement, or mechanical expedient, the machinist must be prepared to meet the issues and decide on the best structural arrangement.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Opportunities also come daily to the workers in machine shops to a greater extent than other artisans, because inventors in every line bring inventions to them to be built and experimentally tested.
WORKMENnounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading INVENTIONS AND PATENTS, AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF INVENTORS AND WORKMEN There is no trade or occupation which calls forth the inventive faculty to a greater degree than the machinist's.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A knowledge of the rights and duties of inventors, and of the men who build the models, is very desirable; and for your convenience we append the following information:
