18 Drawers Later... Casting Isn't Easy

couple

Two people or things that are together or connected.

year

A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.

ago

Before the present time.

make

To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.

unique

Being the only one of its kind or clearly different from others.

wood

The hard material from trees, used for building, furniture, and fuel.

ever

At any time, or always in some expressions.

since

For the reason that; because.

want

To wish for something, or need something.

metal

A hard, usually shiny material such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

version

A form of something that is different from other forms of the same thing.

problem

Something difficult that needs to be solved or dealt with.

think

To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.

good

Of high quality, pleasant, useful, or morally right.

way

A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.

solid

Hard, firm, and not liquid or gas; also strong or reliable.

ideal

A perfect standard, goal, or model that people try to reach.

lot

A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.

waste

Materials, time, money, or effort that are used badly or thrown away.

fabricate

To invent a false story or make something from parts.

difficult

Hard to do, understand, or deal with.

possibly

Maybe, or by any chance.

enough

As much or as many as needed.

because

For the reason that something is true or happened.

shape

The outside form or outline of a person or thing.

never

At no time, or not on any occasion.

really

Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.

seem

To give the impression of being or doing something.

obvious

Easy to see, notice, or understand without much thought.

recently

Not long ago; during a short time before now.

started

The past form of start: began something or made something begin.

again

One more time, or as before.

cast

To throw something, choose actors, or shape metal in a mold.

go

To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.

wooden

Made of wood; also stiff or not natural in movement or expression.

drawer

A sliding box in furniture used for storing things.

gave

The past form of give: provided something to someone or allowed something to happen.

friend

A person you know well and like.

like

Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.

design

A plan or drawing showing how something will be made or look.

worth

The value, usefulness, or importance of someone or something.

recreating

The present participle of recreate: making something again or enjoying relaxing activities.

d

The fourth letter of the English alphabet.

printer

A machine that produces words or pictures from a computer onto paper.

real

Existing in fact, not imagined, false, or artificial.

possibility

Something that may happen, may be true, or may be chosen.

even

Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.

though

Used to add a contrasting idea, often at the end of a sentence.

bit

A small amount or piece of something.

detail

A small fact or part of a larger thing.

here

In, at, or to this place or position.

fun

Enjoyment, pleasure, or an activity that makes people happy.

making

The process of creating something; also the qualities needed for success.

try

To make an effort to do something or to test whether something works.

stuff

Things, materials, or belongings when you do not name them exactly.

how

In what way or by what method.

goes

The third-person singular form of go: moves, travels, or happens in a particular way.

bought

The past form of buy: paid money to get something

remembered

The past form of remember: kept or brought something back to mind.

old

Having lived or existed for many years; not new.

mower

A machine used for cutting grass.

away

In or to another place, direction, or distance.

outside

In or to a place that is not inside a building, room, or container.

last

Coming after all others in time, order, or position.

few

A small number of people or things.

decide

To choose after thinking about different possibilities.

down

Toward a lower place, level, or position.

use

To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.

off

Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.

need

Something necessary or very important for a person, group, or situation.

prep

Preparation, or work done before an activity; also a preparatory school.

always

At every time; on every occasion.

interesting

Making you want to know more or pay attention.

using

The present participle of use: doing something with a tool, method, or resource.

reclaimed

Taken back, recovered, or made useful again after being wasted or damaged.

materials

The plural form of material: things used to make, build, study, or do something.

still

Continuing to happen or be true; also even so.

fair

Reasonable, honest, and treating people equally.

amount

A quantity or total of something.

local

Belonging to or used by people in a particular nearby area.

machine

A piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power to do work.

shop

A place where people buy goods or services.

learn

To get knowledge or skill by study, practice, or experience.

completely

In every way or as much as possible.

different

Not the same as another person or thing.

fact

Something that is true or known to have happened.

before

Earlier than a time, event, person, or place.

means

A method, tool, or money that makes it possible to do something.

just

Only or simply, with nothing more.

rely

To need or trust someone or something for help, support, or success.

burn

To damage or destroy something with fire, heat, or strong chemicals.

paint

A colored liquid that dries on a surface and is used to cover or decorate it.

crud

Dirty or unpleasant material; also something of poor quality.

melt

To change from a solid into a liquid because of heat.

hurt

To cause pain, injury, or sadness to someone.

spend

To use money to buy or pay for something.

hour

A period of sixty minutes.

clean

To remove dirt from a place or thing.

start

The beginning of an action, event, or period.

chop

A cut with a sharp tool, or to cut food or wood into pieces.

smaller

The comparative form of small: less large in size, amount, number, or importance.

pieces

The plural form of piece: parts, amounts, or separate items of something.

much

A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.

ingots

The plural form of ingot: blocks of metal made in molds.

later

At a time after the present or after the time mentioned.

mold

A hollow container used to shape something; also a fungus that grows on damp materials.

patterns

The plural form of pattern: repeated designs, arrangements, or usual ways something happens.

print

To produce words, pictures, or designs on paper or another surface.

plan

A set of ideas or steps for doing something in the future.

six

The number after five, or a group with that many members.

several

More than two but not a large number.

methods

The plural form of method: planned ways of doing things.

tell

To give information to someone by speaking or writing.

every

Used before a singular noun to mean all members of a group.

step

A movement made by lifting and putting down a foot, or one stage in a process.

process

A series of actions or changes that produce a result.

take

To get, hold, carry, or use something.

minutes

The plural form of minute: units of sixty seconds, or written notes from a meeting.

show

To let someone see something or to explain it by making it clear.

properly

In the correct, suitable, or expected way.

omit

To leave something out, either by mistake or by choice.

part

To separate from someone or something, or to divide something into sections.

quick

Moving, happening, or done with great speed.

pattern

A repeated design, arrangement, or regular way that something happens.

itself

Used to refer back to the same thing, animal, place, or idea for emphasis.

gate

A door or barrier in a fence, wall, or entrance.

container

An object used for holding, storing, or carrying things.

hold

To carry or keep something in your hand or arms; to keep something in a position or state.

investment

Money, time, or effort put into something to gain a future benefit.

printing

The present participle of print: producing words, pictures, or designs on paper or another surface.

glue

To join or stick things together with an adhesive substance.

together

With another person or thing in the same place, group, or action.

poured

The past form of pour: made liquid flow or rained very heavily.

mistake

Something wrong that happens because of bad judgment, carelessness, or misunderstanding.

get

To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.

proper

Correct, suitable, or accepted for a particular purpose or situation.

locally

In or near a particular area.

shipping

The process or business of sending goods from one place to another.

cost

The amount of money needed to buy or do something.

tried

The past form of try: made an effort or tested something.

instead

In place of someone or something else.

thin

Having little thickness or not much fat; not wide or dense.

coat

A piece of clothing worn over other clothes to keep warm or dry.

onto

To a position on the surface of something, or into a new state or subject.

fill

To make something full, or to take an empty place.

sand

Tiny grains of rock found on beaches, deserts, and some ground.

preserve

To keep something safe, in good condition, or unchanged.

details

The plural form of detail: small facts or parts of something.

leave

To go away from a place; to let something remain somewhere.

drying

The -ing form of dry: becoming dry or making something dry.

next

Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.

morning

The early part of the day, from after midnight or sunrise until noon.

put

To place something somewhere; also to express something in words.

cupboard

A cabinet with shelves or doors for storing food, dishes, or clothes.

dehumidifier

A machine that removes water from the air.

days

The plural form of day: periods of twenty-four hours.

weighed

The past form of weigh: measured how heavy someone or something was, or considered something carefully.

day

A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.

until

Before a particular time or event happens.

barely

Only just; almost not.

lose

To be unable to find something; to fail to win; or to no longer have something.

moisture

A small amount of water in the air, a material, or on a surface.

toaster

An electric kitchen machine used for making bread brown and crisp.

burnout

A state of extreme tiredness caused by too much work or stress.

gradually

Slowly, by small steps or changes over time.

increased

The past form of increase: became larger, or made something larger, in number, amount, size, or level.

temperature

How hot or cold something is, measured with a thermometer or felt by the body.

took

The past form of take: moved, carried, accepted, or needed something.

hours

The plural form of hour: periods of sixty minutes or the times when a place is open.

cleanly

In a neat way, without dirt, damage, or difficulty.

honestly

In a truthful way, or used to emphasize a sincere opinion.

confident

Feeling sure about your ability, choice, or success.

know

To have information, understanding, or experience of something.

maybe

Possibly; used when something is not certain.

far

At, to, or by a great distance.

complete

Having all parts, or finished.

main

Most important, largest, or used more than the others.

thing

An object, idea, action, or fact when its exact name is not given.

casting

The act of choosing performers or making a shape from liquid material.

say

To speak words, express an idea, or give information.

too

More than is wanted or possible; also or as well.

found

To start or create an organization, city, or institution.

definitely

Without doubt; certainly.

feeding

The act or time of giving food to a baby, animal, or person.

system

A group of connected parts or rules that work together.

gates

The plural form of gate: doors or barriers in fences, walls, or entrances.

failed

The past form of fail: did not succeed or stopped working.

brings

The third-person form of bring: carries or causes something to come.

us

Used for the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition.

date

To write a day on something or spend time romantically with someone.

rather

Used to mean quite, fairly, or to show preference for one thing instead of another.

adjustments

The plural form of adjustment: a small change made to improve or fit something.

spending

The act or amount of using money to buy or pay for things.

another

One more, or a different person or thing.

wait

To stay in a place or delay action until something happens.

ready

Prepared for use, action, or a planned event.

green

Having the color of grass or leaves; also inexperienced or environmentally friendly.

while

During the time that something happens, or although something is true.

scrap

A small leftover piece of something; also a short fight or argument.

cheap

Costing little money, or badly made and not worth much.

electric

Using, producing, or carrying electricity.

furnace

A device or enclosed place that produces strong heat, especially for heating a building or melting material.

works

The third-person singular form of work: does a job, operates, or has the desired effect.

slow

Moving, happening, or working with little speed.

thinking

The process of using the mind to form ideas, opinions, or decisions.

set

To put something in a position, choose a value, or make something ready.

keep

To have something and not lose it, or to continue doing something.

propane

A gas used as fuel for heating, cooking, or engines.

manage

To control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult.

come

To move toward a place or arrive there.

easier

More simple or less difficult than something else.

impurity

An unwanted substance mixed into something, or the state of not being pure.

dry

Without water or other liquid; not wet.

mentioned

The past form of mention: spoke or wrote briefly about someone or something.

find

To discover something by looking, learning, or experiencing it.

foundry

A factory where metal is melted and shaped into objects.

anyway

Used to continue, change, or finish what you are saying.

already

Before now, or before a particular time.

fine

Good enough, healthy, or of high quality; also thin or detailed.

especially

In a specific manner or degree connected with this expression.

regular

Happening often or at fixed times; usual or normal.

sieve

A tool with many small holes, used to separate fine material from larger pieces.

mesh

Material made of many connected threads, wires, or holes.