154
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From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
DIALSnounUS /ˈdaɪəlz/
plural of “dial” — the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading WIND VANES WITH DIALS.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
without deviation
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
groovedadjective
established as if settled into a groove or rut
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
hingenounUS /hɪndʒ/
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
rain-gauge
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From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
express in words
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
in the direction of
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
vanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
VANESnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vane” — mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading WIND VANES WITH DIALS.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
at the time that
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is difficult to tell from a distance in which direction the arrow of a wind vane points when the arrow lies obliquely to the spectator, or points directly towards or away from him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading WIND VANES WITH DIALS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WIND VANES WITH DIALS.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It will be sufficient to hinge to the front of the support a piece of wood half an inch thicker than the diameter of the tube, grooved out so as to fit the tube when shut round it (Fig 154).
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Protection against the Weather.—A rain-gauge of this kind requires protection against frost, as the freezing of the water would burst the tube.
XXVIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading XXVIII.
