Chapter III

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

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

(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 In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

in addition

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

third-person singular of “alter” — cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

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

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

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

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

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

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

an occurrence of something

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

one or the other of two

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

a person who shoes horses

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

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

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

create by hammering

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

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

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

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

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

the act of retaining something

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

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

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

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

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

a change downward

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

engage in

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

the local environment

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

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

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

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

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

a particular situation

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

a share of something

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

plural of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

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

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

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

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

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

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

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

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

one of the digits of the foot

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Having cut off the ends or heels of the shoe, made the fuller, and opened the nail holes, the Farrier next makes what is called the “clip,” which means turning up the toe of the shoe, to prevent its being forced back on the hoof.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In either case the Farrier keeps a stock of rough shoes which he alters at the time that they are wanted, so that they may fit the horse, and one of the first things to be done is to make the groove all round the shoe, and drill the holes in it for the nails.

during the time that

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

which person or people

From this reading The horseshoes are frequently purchased by the Farrier of the Blacksmith who makes them, but some Farriers are also Smiths, and both make and fit the horseshoes.

a small tuft or lock

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This groove, in which the heads of the nails sink, is called the “fuller,” and the tool with which it is made is also called the “_fuller_,” or “_fulter_.”

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In these parts of his work he has probably used the _chisel_, _turning hammer_, _swage_ and _pretchel_, while for the work at the forge he has had to employ the _poker_, the _tongs_ for holding the shoe on the _anvil_, the _slice_ for taking small things from the fire, and the _damper_, which is a wisp of wet straw held by wooden tongs for lessening the heat of the shoe during hammering.