used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
attachesnounUS /əˈtætʃɪz/
plural of “attache” — a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
evenlyadverbUS /ˈiːvənli/
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
with resolute determination
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
harnessesnounUS /ˈhɑːrnəsəz/
plural of “harness” — a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
lease-sticks
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From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
LoomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
loosensverbUS /ˈluːsənz/
third-person singular of “loosen” — make loose or looser
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The rake is now removed and the worker proceeds to set up the piece.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
and nothing more
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
a human being
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The rake is now removed and the worker proceeds to set up the piece.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The rake is now removed and the worker proceeds to set up the piece.
rakeverbUS /reɪk/
move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The rake is now removed and the worker proceeds to set up the piece.
rollernounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The rake is now removed and the worker proceeds to set up the piece.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
skeinnounUS /skeɪn/
coils of worsted yarn
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading At this point an attachment called a rake is firmly fastened to the loom by cords and a certain number of threads placed in each division.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The rake is now removed and the worker proceeds to set up the piece.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
warpverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
WarpingnounUS /ˈwɔːrpɪŋ/
a moral or mental distortion
From this reading _Warping the Loom._--To warp the loom the operator loosens one end of the skein and, passing it from the warping bars to the loom, attaches it to the roller or beam at the back of the loom, after carefully dividing it so that it may be evenly distributed.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Drawing in the Warp._--As has already been explained, two harnesses only will need to be used for simple weaving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading The rake is now removed and the worker proceeds to set up the piece.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading By the aid of the lease-sticks, which are inserted, and with the assistance of a second person to hold the skein firm, the threads are wound upon the beam.
