1
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From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
17
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From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
2
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From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
21
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From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
3
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From this reading The most useful sizes are veneer pins 1/2 inch in length and 3/4 inch in length.
4
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From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The most useful sizes are veneer pins 1/2 inch in length and 3/4 inch in length.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
eighthsnounUS /eɪtθs/
plural of “eighth” — position eight in a countable series of things
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
gaugeverbUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Panel pins have small heads.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Panel pins have small heads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
MATERIALSnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most useful sizes are veneer pins 1/2 inch in length and 3/4 inch in length.
NailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
PanelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading Panel pins have small heads.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading The most useful sizes are veneer pins 1/2 inch in length and 3/4 inch in length.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The most useful sizes are veneer pins 1/2 inch in length and 3/4 inch in length.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Panel pins have small heads.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
being of use or service
From this reading The most useful sizes are veneer pins 1/2 inch in length and 3/4 inch in length.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading The nails vary in length from 1/4 inch to 2 inches, increasing by eighths of an inch.
veneernounUS /vəˈnɪr/
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
From this reading The most useful sizes are veneer pins 1/2 inch in length and 3/4 inch in length.
precisely as stated
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MATERIALS =Nails.= The nails used in the making of the toys described in the following chapters are made of very fine wire, with fine points.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading The wire commonly used for such nails is 17 gauge, but a finer gauge (21) is better for light woodwork, for it does not split the wood so easily.
