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From this reading Of course you know how to tie the simplest knot of all--the one shown in Fig. 21.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
(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 Of course you know how to tie the simplest knot of all--the one shown in Fig. 21.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
a youthful male person
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
CORDnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Of course you know how to tie the simplest knot of all--the one shown in Fig. 21.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
grannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
hammocksnounUS /ˈhæməks/
plural of “hammock” — a small natural hill
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course you know how to tie the simplest knot of all--the one shown in Fig. 21.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course you know how to tie the simplest knot of all--the one shown in Fig. 21.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
KNOTSnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course you know how to tie the simplest knot of all--the one shown in Fig. 21.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
loopverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
engage in
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
many times at short intervals
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
RAFFIAnoun
leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course you know how to tie the simplest knot of all--the one shown in Fig. 21.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Of course you know how to tie the simplest knot of all--the one shown in Fig. 21.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
make square
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
strandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
a lightweight cord
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
twineverbUS /twaɪn/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us call it the loop knot, for it is made by tying the ends of a strand together to form a loop.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading You have used it often for that purpose, I am sure, and sometimes to tie two pieces of string together.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
in the company of; together with
From this reading KNOTS WITH RAFFIA AND CORD Sailors' knots are of course fascinating to boys, but why should not girls enjoy making them, too?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Think of the dolls' hammocks, the work bags and twine ball nets one can make, and think of being able to tie a good, square knot--one that will hold--instead of the "granny knots" that brothers and boy cousins laugh at!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of course you know how to tie the simplest knot of all--the one shown in Fig. 21.
