used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Word to the Grown-ups.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
(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 This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
ApronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading A Handy Work Apron.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
set up or found
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
Grown-ups
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From this reading A Word to the Grown-ups.
HandyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading A Handy Work Apron.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
engage in
From this reading Things you can make for Yourself.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
stitchesnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪz/
plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Word to the Grown-ups.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things you can make for Yourself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Word to the Grown-ups.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
being of use or service
From this reading This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
(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 This book contains lessons in practically all the stitches used in plain needlework, as well as the more useful of the fancy stitches.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Each article described and illustrated will be found to contain instructions for some definite branch of sewing; and though all the stitches required in making the article will not necessarily be illustrated in that chapter, they will appear in other chapters, and can easily be referred to, by aid of the comprehensive index.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A Word to the Grown-ups.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A Handy Work Apron.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Things you can make for Yourself.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Things you can make for Yourself.
