1
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From this reading Punch holes in the brass in the spaces around the outlined figures, excepting the 1/4-in. around the outside of the pattern.
12
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From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
4
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From this reading Punch holes in the brass in the spaces around the outlined figures, excepting the 1/4-in. around the outside of the pattern.
9
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From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
(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 When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Punch holes in the brass in the spaces around the outlined figures, excepting the 1/4-in. around the outside of the pattern.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
awlnoun
a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
brads
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From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
brass-headed
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From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
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 Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
creaseverbUS /kriːs/
make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; “crisp” is archaic
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Punch holes in the brass in the spaces around the outlined figures, excepting the 1/4-in. around the outside of the pattern.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
NailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading Punch holes in the brass in the spaces around the outlined figures, excepting the 1/4-in. around the outside of the pattern.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Punch holes in the brass in the spaces around the outlined figures, excepting the 1/4-in. around the outside of the pattern.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
punchedverbUS /pʌntʃt/
past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Punch holes in the brass in the spaces around the outlined figures, excepting the 1/4-in. around the outside of the pattern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
a just detectable amount
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
transferringverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
the act of using
From this reading After transferring the design to the brass, use a small awl to punch the holes in the brass along the outlines of the figures traced.
at the time that
From this reading When all the holes are punched, remove the brass sheet from the board and cut it along the outer lines as traced from the pattern, then bend the brass carefully so as not to crease the figures appearing in relief.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the edges are brought together by bending, fasten them with brass-headed nails or brads.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Nail a thin sheet of brass, about 9 in. wide by 12 in. long, to a smooth board of soft wood, then trace the design on the brass by laying a piece of carbon paper between the pattern and the brass.
