76
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From this reading Figure 76 shows a railway set up and in running order.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
how long something has existed
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
a youthful male person
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
one or the other of two
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Figure 76 shows a railway set up and in running order.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
glueverbUS /ɡluː/
join or attach with or as if with glue
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
HOME-MADE
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From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
engage in
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
not any; not one
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Figure 76 shows a railway set up and in running order.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
RAILWAYnounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Figure 76 shows a railway set up and in running order.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Figure 76 shows a railway set up and in running order.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Figure 76 shows a railway set up and in running order.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
spools
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From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
stationsnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənz/
(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
TOYnounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
Trolley-line
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From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Figure 76 shows a railway set up and in running order.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading As shown in the illustration, =The Trolley-line=, or overhead cable, runs around the wheels of two supports, one at either end of the track.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY RAILWAY It is often thought that a toy railway is beyond a boy's ingenuity to construct, whereas, in reality, it is one of the simplest toys he can make.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading This applies to the tracks, stations, and cars of every description, all of which can be made with a few strips of wood, some spools, nails, cardboard, and a bottle of glue, for materials.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have passed the age of caring for such toys as this, you will, no doubt, enjoy the making of one for your younger brother, or for one of your boy relatives.
