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From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
anew
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Start in from the outside as shown on the diagram here.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading PRESSER CO., Pub's., Phila., Pa.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
diagramnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræm/
a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
From this reading Start in from the outside as shown on the diagram here.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
EnclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Start in from the outside as shown on the diagram here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Start in from the outside as shown on the diagram here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
the act of departing
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Start in from the outside as shown on the diagram here.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Start in from the outside as shown on the diagram here.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading PRESSER CO., Pub's., Phila., Pa.
go across or through
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
Phila
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From this reading PRESSER CO., Pub's., Phila., Pa.
PRESSER
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From this reading PRESSER CO., Pub's., Phila., Pa.
Pub's
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From this reading PRESSER CO., Pub's., Phila., Pa.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Start in from the outside as shown on the diagram here.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Start in from the outside as shown on the diagram here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
THEO
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From this reading THEO.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Pass the needle and thread through the center of the book, leaving an end extend outside, then through to the outside, about 2 inches from the center; then from the outside to inside 2 inches from the center at the other end of the book, bringing the thread finally again through the center, and tie the two ends in a knot, one each side of the cord on the outside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Enclosed in this envelope is the cord and the needle with which to bind this book.
