Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

in addition

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

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

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

any person at all

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

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

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

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

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

for the reason that

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

a youthful male person

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

a person who is in charge

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

the act of constructing something

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

an abstract part of something

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

the organ of sight

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

in a forcible manner

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

easy to reach

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

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From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

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

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

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

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

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

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

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

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

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From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading very simple tools.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

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

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

a special situation

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

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

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

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

From this reading My selection has also been guided by the desire to cater for different tastes.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading very simple tools.

a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading In some cases the actual manufacture of the thing described may be regarded as the most instructive and valuable element, and may appeal most forcibly to the “handy” boy; in others—the Harmonograph provides a good instance—the interest centres round the experiments made possible by the construction of a simple piece of apparatus; in some the utility of the article manufactured is its chief recommendation.

precisely as stated

From this reading very simple tools.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

(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 I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Some of the items which I had on my original list were abandoned, because they presupposed the possession of comparatively expensive machines.

which person or people

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I feel certain that anyone who follows out the pages of this volume with hand as well as with eye, will have little reason to regret the time so spent.