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From this reading (1) A 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch chisel.
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From this reading (1) A 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch chisel.
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From this reading (1) A 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch chisel.
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From this reading (1) A 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch chisel.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The use of the chisel has been postponed owing to the dangers which attend its use.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
carveverbUS /kɑːrv/
form by carving
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
CHISELnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The use of the chisel has been postponed owing to the dangers which attend its use.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
etc
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From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
set up or found
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
only a very short time before
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
hollowingverbUS /ˈhɑːloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading (1) A 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch chisel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The use of the chisel has been postponed owing to the dangers which attend its use.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
not any; not one
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The use of the chisel has been postponed owing to the dangers which attend its use.
peelingnounUS /ˈpiːlɪŋ/
loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
pen-knife
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From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
pencilsnounUS /ˈpensəlz/
plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The use of the chisel has been postponed owing to the dangers which attend its use.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
sharpeningverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpənɪŋ/
-ing form of “sharpen” — make sharp or sharper
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
the act of using
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
being of use or service
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
at the time that
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The use of the chisel has been postponed owing to the dangers which attend its use.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The following tools will be found useful in making exact models of boats, hollowing them out, etc.:
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, when children have become accustomed to handle tools properly and to respect them, they are no more likely to cut their hands with a chisel than with a knife when sharpening pencils or peeling potatoes.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
YACHTSnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading YACHTS AND BOATS; THE USE OF THE CHISEL For the toys described hitherto, the chisel has hardly been required, but to carve boats from a solid block of wood it becomes somewhat of a necessity, the pen-knife being but a poor substitute.
