acetonenounUS /ˈæsətoʊn/
the simplest ketone; a highly flammable liquid widely used as an organic solvent and as material for making plastics
From this reading To take out dirt or oily patches, try acetone.
alkalinounUS /ˈælkəlaɪ/
any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
a quantity of money
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
CLEANLINESSnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading To take out dirt or oily patches, try acetone.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
dopenounUS /doʊp/
street names for marijuana
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
MAINTENANCEnounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
not any; not one
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading To take out dirt or oily patches, try acetone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To take out dirt or oily patches, try acetone.
in other respects or ways
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To take out dirt or oily patches, try acetone.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading To take out dirt or oily patches, try acetone.
petrolnounUS /ˈpetroʊl/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
rotnounUS /rɑːt/
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
rustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
carry out
From this reading To take out dirt or oily patches, try acetone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To take out dirt or oily patches, try acetone.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading To take out dirt or oily patches, try acetone.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
the act of using
From this reading If that will not remedy matters, then try petrol, but use it sparingly, as otherwise it will take off an unnecessary amount of dope.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading If that will not remove the dirt, then hot water and soap will do so, but, in that case, be sure to use soap having no alkali in it, as otherwise it may injure the fabric.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading MAINTENANCE CLEANLINESS.--The fabric must be kept clean and free from oil, as that will rot it.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Use the water sparingly, or it may get inside the planes and rust the internal bracing wires, or cause some of the wooden framework to swell.
