14
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From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
156
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From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The photograph shows that this guide permits of being moved entirely over the top of the reel.
the two together, not just one
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
connectsverbUS /kəˈnekts/
third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The photograph shows that this guide permits of being moved entirely over the top of the reel.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
fittingsnounUS /ˈfɪtɪŋz/
plural of “fitting” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mounted on the shaft with the pulleys is a guide for the kite wire or string.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Mounted on the shaft with the pulleys is a guide for the kite wire or string.
Home-Made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
KitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Mounted on the shaft with the pulleys is a guide for the kite wire or string.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The photograph shows that this guide permits of being moved entirely over the top of the reel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mounted on the shaft with the pulleys is a guide for the kite wire or string.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The photograph shows that this guide permits of being moved entirely over the top of the reel.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading The photograph shows that this guide permits of being moved entirely over the top of the reel.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading The photograph shows that this guide permits of being moved entirely over the top of the reel.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
pulleynounUS /ˈpʊli/
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
pulleysnounUS /ˈpʊliz/
plural of “pulley” — a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
ReelverbUS /riːl/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
reinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
rivetingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪvətɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Mounted on the shaft with the pulleys is a guide for the kite wire or string.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The photograph shows that this guide permits of being moved entirely over the top of the reel.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading Mounted on the shaft with the pulleys is a guide for the kite wire or string.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The photograph shows that this guide permits of being moved entirely over the top of the reel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The photograph shows that this guide permits of being moved entirely over the top of the reel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ** Home-Made Kite Reel [156] This kite reel is constructed from two old pulleys and a few pipe fittings.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading These arms are reinforced by riveting smaller pieces from one to the other, which connects all arms together on both sides of the wheel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Mounted on the shaft with the pulleys is a guide for the kite wire or string.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The large pulley is about 14 in. in diameter, on the face of which are riveted flat strips of iron with extending arms.
