used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
(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 The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are a number of devices for making moulds so that delivery of blocks may be easy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading There are a number of devices for making moulds so that delivery of blocks may be easy.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading There are a number of devices for making moulds so that delivery of blocks may be easy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are a number of devices for making moulds so that delivery of blocks may be easy.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
levelledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
inflected form of “level” — aim at
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
engage in
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There are a number of devices for making moulds so that delivery of blocks may be easy.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
mouldsnounUS /moʊldz/
plural of “mould” — loose soil rich in organic matter
From this reading There are a number of devices for making moulds so that delivery of blocks may be easy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There are a number of devices for making moulds so that delivery of blocks may be easy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
make square
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
straight-edge
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From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
carry out
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
tamped
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From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
taperingadjectiveUS /ˈteɪpərɪŋ/
becoming gradually narrower
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are a number of devices for making moulds so that delivery of blocks may be easy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are a number of devices for making moulds so that delivery of blocks may be easy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mould is then allowed to stand a little while until the concrete "sets" fairly hard, when the mould may be removed.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading This method, however, is not to be recommended, as the blocks do not fit so well in a wall as when left perfectly square.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
at the time that
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To make it easy to take the block out of the mould, the inside should be well sprinkled with neat cement before the concrete is put in, and the box itself might be made slightly tapering to permit the block to move out easy.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The mould should rest on a smooth block of stone, wood, or other suitable material, while being filled and tamped, and when full the surplus should be levelled off, by a straight-edge--wood or iron--drawn over the top of the mould, until all the surplus is removed.
