212
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From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
213
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
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 SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
a quantity of money
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The horizontal piece _A_ (Fig. 213) is fastened between the ends of the box, to support targets.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is held in place by nails driven through the box ends into its ends.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading It is held in place by nails driven through the box ends into its ends.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The horizontal piece _A_ (Fig. 213) is fastened between the ends of the box, to support targets.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The horizontal piece _A_ (Fig. 213) is fastened between the ends of the box, to support targets.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
FrameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
GALLERYnounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It is held in place by nails driven through the box ends into its ends.
HOME-MADE
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From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading The horizontal piece _A_ (Fig. 213) is fastened between the ends of the box, to support targets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is held in place by nails driven through the box ends into its ends.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is held in place by nails driven through the box ends into its ends.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is held in place by nails driven through the box ends into its ends.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading It is held in place by nails driven through the box ends into its ends.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The horizontal piece _A_ (Fig. 213) is fastened between the ends of the box, to support targets.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is held in place by nails driven through the box ends into its ends.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The horizontal piece _A_ (Fig. 213) is fastened between the ends of the box, to support targets.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
targetsnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡəts/
plural of “target” — a reference point to shoot at
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is held in place by nails driven through the box ends into its ends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
TOYnounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The right position for the box is upon its side so its open top forms the front of the target box (Fig. 213).
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A HOME-MADE TOY SHOOTING GALLERY This interesting toy, with its funny animal targets, and a harmless pistol with which to shoot at them, will provide an endless amount of fun for a winter's evening or stormy afternoon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Figure 212 shows the completed toy, and Fig. 213 the box that forms =The Framework.= The targets can be arranged to suit the form of box that you find, and the number may be increased or decreased to suit the space.
