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The Library of Work and Play: Home Decoration

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The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.
If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.
In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.
_The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.
This feature forms the unique part of the problem.
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The Library of Work and Play: Home Decoration

Chapter VI

Chapter 6 of The Library of Work and Play: Home Decoration is here in full — 451 sentences across 91 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.
/ðə ˈprɑːses ʌv ˈbɪldɪŋ ðə fɜːrn dɪʃ ɪz nɑːt eˈsenʃəli ˈdɪfərənt frʌm ðæt emˈplɔɪd ɪn ˈmeɪkɪŋ ðə boʊl dɪˈskraɪbd ɪn ðə fɜːrst ˈprɑːbləm/
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If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.
/ɪf ðə fɜːrn dɪʃ ɪz tuː biː raʊnd ðə ˈkɔɪlɪŋ ˈmeθəd meɪ biː juːzd bʌt ɪf ðə dɪʃ ɪz tuː biː skwer ɔːr rekˈtæŋɡjələr ɪt ɪz nɑːt ˈnesəseri tuː juːs ðɪs ˈmeθəd/
Line 3
In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.
Line 4
_The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.
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This feature forms the unique part of the problem.
/ðɪs ˈfiːtʃər fɔːrmz ðə juːˈniːk pɑːrt ʌv ðə ˈprɑːbləm/

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coiling adjective US /ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/

in the shape of a coil

From this reading “If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.”

essentially adverb US /eˈsenʃəli/

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading “The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.”

fern noun US /fɜːrn/

any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading “The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.”

lining noun US /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading “_The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.”

piecing verb US /ˈpiːsɪŋ/

-ing form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of

From this reading “In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.”

proceeds noun US /prəˈsiːdz/

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading “In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.”

rectangular adjective US /rekˈtæŋɡjələr/

having four right angles

From this reading “If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.”

welded verb US /ˈweldɪd/

past form of “weld” — join together by heating

From this reading “In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.”

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essentially different adverb + adjective

In this reading “The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.”

flower pot noun + noun

In this reading “_The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.”

process of verb + particle

In this reading “The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/

the lower side of anything

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

bowlnounUS /boʊl/

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

claynounUS /kleɪ/

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

coilingadjectiveUS /ˈkɔɪlɪŋ/

in the shape of a coil

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

dishnounUS /dɪʃ/

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

enounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/

in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading This feature forms the unique part of the problem.

fernnounUS /fɜːrn/

any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading This feature forms the unique part of the problem.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

holenounUS /hoʊl/

an opening into or through something

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

ipronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

inneradjectiveUS /ˈɪnər/

located inward

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

LiningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/

a judge of a probate court

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This feature forms the unique part of the problem.

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

piecingverbUS /ˈpiːsɪŋ/

-ing form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

potnounUS /pɑːt/

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/

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

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

rectangularadjectiveUS /rekˈtæŋɡjələr/

having four right angles

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

roundnounUS /raʊnd/

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

squareverbUS /skwer/

make square

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The process of building the fern dish is not essentially different from that employed in making the bowl described in the first problem.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading This feature forms the unique part of the problem.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading If the fern dish is to be round, the coiling method may be used; but if the dish is to be square or rectangular it is not necessary to use this method.

weldedverbUS /ˈweldɪd/

past form of “weld” — join together by heating

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The Lining._--The fern dish requires a separate inner dish or lining with a hole in the bottom of it like that in the ordinary flower pot.

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

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

From this reading In place of it the process of "piecing on" may be employed--_i. e._, one piece of soft clay may be added to another and the different pieces welded together as the work proceeds.

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