used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
anew
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
(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 "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
cocoonsnounUS /kəˈkuːnz/
plural of “cocoon” — silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
wanted intensely
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
Henri
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From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
HOME-COMING
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From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
and nothing more
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
without good reason
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
engage in
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
rewound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
singlesnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/
badminton played with one person on each side
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
not in physical motion
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
tramnounUS /træm/
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sometimes it is made into what we call _singles_, one thread being given a twist to make it stronger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HOME-COMING "There are about a dozen different processes which taken together are known as throwing," explained Henri.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then it is ready to be put into any form desired, in accordance with orders received from the weaving companies.
woofnounUS /wuːf/
the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading "First the silk reeled from the cocoons must be wound; then cleaned of all gum; picked--which means that the uneven lumps must be removed; doubled, to make the thread stronger; twisted, to make it still firmer; rewound; and finally reeled all over again into silken yarn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sometimes, as I told you, it is made into _tram_, two or three threads being twisted lightly together just enough to hold them; tram, as I said, is used for the filling or woof of woven materials.
