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From this reading A simple summer-house is shown in the illustration, Fig. 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
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 Obtain four spruce posts four inches square, or four tree-trunks from four to six inches in diameter.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Plant them in the ground, forming a square of six feet.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A simple summer-house is shown in the illustration, Fig. 1.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Plant them in the ground, forming a square of six feet.
set up or found
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Obtain four spruce posts four inches square, or four tree-trunks from four to six inches in diameter.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Plant them in the ground, forming a square of six feet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading A simple summer-house is shown in the illustration, Fig. 1.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Obtain four spruce posts four inches square, or four tree-trunks from four to six inches in diameter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A simple summer-house is shown in the illustration, Fig. 1.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
come into possession of
From this reading Obtain four spruce posts four inches square, or four tree-trunks from four to six inches in diameter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
pergolanounUS /ˈpɜːrɡələ/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
PERGOLASnounUS /ˌpɜːrˈɡoʊləz/
plural of “pergola” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
PlantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Plant them in the ground, forming a square of six feet.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
shingled
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From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A simple summer-house is shown in the illustration, Fig. 1.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Obtain four spruce posts four inches square, or four tree-trunks from four to six inches in diameter.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Obtain four spruce posts four inches square, or four tree-trunks from four to six inches in diameter.
make square
From this reading Obtain four spruce posts four inches square, or four tree-trunks from four to six inches in diameter.
Summer-house
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From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
SUMMER-HOUSES
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From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Plant them in the ground, forming a square of six feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
tree-trunks
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From this reading Obtain four spruce posts four inches square, or four tree-trunks from four to six inches in diameter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This is made of four posts, has a shingled roof, and is provided with seats on three sides.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading SUMMER-HOUSES AND PERGOLAS A Simple Summer-house For the back yard, or in the fields and woods near the house, a summer-house or pergola will be found a comfortable nook in which to spend many pleasant hours.
