Chapter XIII

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

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

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

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

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

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

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

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

showing lack of skill or aptitude

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

carefully weighed

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

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

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

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From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses

From this reading SCATTERING FRAMES.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

highest in quality

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

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From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

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

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

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

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

form in clay, wax, etc

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

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From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

plural of “mould” — loose soil rich in organic matter

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading SCATTERING FRAMES.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

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

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

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

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

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

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

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

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

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

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading By the modern process of scientific draughting, an exact mould of every timber in the vessel is made in the moulding loft, from lines drawn on the floor, the bevel of each timber ascertained, and marked on the mould.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

at the time that

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

in or to any place at all

From this reading These moulds are then taken into the forest, or wherever the timber in its rough state is, and it is hewed out to these moulds.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

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

From this reading They are often packed up, taken to Virginia or Delaware, and the whole frame of a vessel moulded with such accuracy, that when it is brought home and set up, if it does not come within half an inch, it is considered bungling work.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Thus a vessel can be commenced at different points, by different parties of workmen, and built with the greatest despatch.