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The Boy Mechanic, Book — Book 2, 1000 Things for Boys to Do
The Boy Mechanic, Book — Book 2, 1000 Things for Boys to Do

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The Boy Mechanic, Book — Book 2, 1000 Things for Boys to Do is here in full — 349 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.
A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.
These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.
Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.
Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.
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The Boy Mechanic, Book — Book 2, 1000 Things for Boys to Do

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The Boy Mechanic, Book — Book 2, 1000 Things for Boys to Do is here in full — 349 sentences across 70 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/69 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.
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A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.
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These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.
/ðiːz ˈsʌbstənsəz kæn biː ˈpɜːrtʃəst æt ə ˈloʊkəl drʌɡ stɔːr ənd ʃʊd biː mɪkst ɪn ðə ˈɔːrdər neɪmd/
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Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.
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Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

ammonia noun US /əˈmoʊnjə/

a water solution of ammonia

From this reading “A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.”

Angling noun US /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/

fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)

From this reading “Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.”

bole noun US /boʊl/

a soft oily clay used as a pigment (especially a reddish brown pigment)

From this reading “A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.”

carbon noun US /ˈkɑːrbən/

an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds

From this reading “A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.”

Iowa noun US /ˈaɪəwə/

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri

From this reading “Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.”

Loren noun US /ˈlɔːrən/

Italian film actress (born in 1934)

From this reading “Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.”

shears noun US /ʃiːrz/

large scissors with strong blades

From this reading “The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.”

undeniably adverb US /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/

to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner

From this reading “Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

drug store verb + noun

In this reading “These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.”

Contributed by verb + particle counted as “contribute by”

In this reading “The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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1

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From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

2

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

3

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

30

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

4

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

45

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

6

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

8

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/

a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

ammonianounUS /əˈmoʊnjə/

a water solution of ammonia

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

AnglingnounUS /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/

fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

AnyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

bolenounUS /boʊl/

a soft oily clay used as a pigment (especially a reddish brown pigment)

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/

an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

chalknounUS /tʃɔːk/

A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

ContributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

DesnounUS /des/

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/

(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

drugverbUS /drʌɡ/

administer a drug to

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

Fishing-Rod

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

glassnounUS /ɡlæs/

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

greasenounUS /ɡriːs/

a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

the act of retaining something

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

homenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

IowanounUS /ˈaɪəwə/

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Iowa and Minnesota and Missouri

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

kieselguhrnoun

a light soil consisting of siliceous diatom remains and often used as a filtering material

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

Leslie

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

lessadverbUS /les/

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

LorennounUS /ˈlɔːrən/

Italian film actress (born in 1934)

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

MakingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

McFarlane

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

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 A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

Moines

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

Nashwaaksis

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

one-pieceadjective

(of clothing) consisting of or fashioned in a single whole piece

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

pairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

PartnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

partsnounUS /pɑːrts/

the local environment

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

the property of being smooth and shiny

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

printnounUS /prɪnt/

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

rodnounUS /rɑːd/

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

RodsnounUS /rɑːdz/

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

shearsnounUS /ʃiːrz/

large scissors with strong blades

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

Stillman

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

storenounUS /stɔːr/

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

substancesnounUS /ˈsʌbstənsəz/

plural of “substance” — the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

tetrachloridenoun

any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These substances can be purchased at a local drug store and should be mixed in the order named.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

Three-Pieceadjective

(of clothing) made in or consisting of three parts or pieces

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/

to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

VariousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

WardnounUS /wɔːrd/

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

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 A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Fishing-Rod Making and Angling By Stillman Taylor Part II--Various Two and Three-Piece Rods While the action of the one-piece rod is undeniably better than when the rod is made in two or three pieces, it is less compact to carry.

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading A Metal Polish A metal polish that is safe to use about the home is composed of 30 parts alcohol, 3 parts ammonia water, 45 parts water, 6-1/2 parts carbon tetrachloride, 8 parts kieselguhr, 4 parts white bole, and 8 parts of chalk.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Any grease on metal will be dissolved by this solution.--Contributed by Loren Ward, Des Moines, Iowa.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The glass is easily located over the print, and by holding the two tightly together the edges of the print can be trimmed with a pair of shears.--Contributed by E. Leslie McFarlane, Nashwaaksis, N. B.

Chapter 4 of The Boy Mechanic, Book — Book 2, 1000 Things for Boys to Do by H. H. (Henry Haven) [Editor] Windsor holds 349 sentences, grouped into 70 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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