108
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From this reading =A Buzz-saw Whirligig= is an interesting toy (Fig. 108).
5
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From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading =A Buzz-saw Whirligig= is an interesting toy (Fig. 108).
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading =A Buzz-saw Whirligig= is an interesting toy (Fig. 108).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
Buzz-saw
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From this reading =A Buzz-saw Whirligig= is an interesting toy (Fig. 108).
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
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 Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
disknounUS /dɪsk/
something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading =A Buzz-saw Whirligig= is an interesting toy (Fig. 108).
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
HOME-MADE
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From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
how
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From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading =A Buzz-saw Whirligig= is an interesting toy (Fig. 108).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
and nothing more
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
engage in
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
MECHANICALadjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
and nothing more
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
the local environment
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
by chance
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
and nothing more
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
spool-end
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From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lay out a disk about 5 inches in diameter upon a piece of cardboard, locate the position for the spool-end on the center of each face, and make four rings outside of this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
TOYSnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
under normal conditions
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sometimes it takes considerable thinking and planning to discover just the things which can be adapted to the various parts of toys; but that is where part of the fun of toy making comes in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Most of the smaller mechanical toys are not only easy to make, but they require materials which cost little and can usually be picked up at home.
Whirligignoun
a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
From this reading =A Buzz-saw Whirligig= is an interesting toy (Fig. 108).
which person or people
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOME-MADE MECHANICAL TOYS Those of you boys who have examined the little mechanical toys sold upon the street corners just before Christmas probably have been surprised to find how simply they are made, and perhaps it has never occurred to you that you might make toys equally as good for presents for your younger brothers, sisters, or cousins.
