10
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From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
11
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From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
art-glass
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From this reading This can be purchased from dealers in art-glass supplies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The lead is sold on spools and it must be straightened before it can be worked.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This can be purchased from dealers in art-glass supplies.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading This can be purchased from dealers in art-glass supplies.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This can be purchased from dealers in art-glass supplies.
glazingverbUS /ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “glaze” — coat with a glaze
From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lead is sold on spools and it must be straightened before it can be worked.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The lead is sold on spools and it must be straightened before it can be worked.
not any; not one
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lead is sold on spools and it must be straightened before it can be worked.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading This can be purchased from dealers in art-glass supplies.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An example of plain glazing is shown in Fig. 10.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading The lead is sold on spools and it must be straightened before it can be worked.
spools
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From this reading The lead is sold on spools and it must be straightened before it can be worked.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading The lead is sold on spools and it must be straightened before it can be worked.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading This can be purchased from dealers in art-glass supplies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
precisely as stated
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For this lead glazing a quantity of strip lead, the section of which is shown in Fig. 11, will be required.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The lead is sold on spools and it must be straightened before it can be worked.
but in spite of that
From this reading This is a piece of simple leading and yet very effective, involving no difficulty of construction.