220
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From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
221
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From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
cannot
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From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
diagramsnounUS /ˈdaɪəɡræmz/
plural of “diagram” — a drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
DOLL-HOUSE
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From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
one or the other of two
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
FigsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
a young female
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
handilyadverbUS /ˈhændəli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
HOME-MADE
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From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
of great significance or value
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
not any; not one
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
the local environment
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 220 and 221, and carry the work to a successful completion, by carefully following the instructions and diagrams in this chapter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sister can attend to the finishing and furnishing, which are important parts of the work that she can do more handily than a boy can.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But there is no reason why either a girl or boy cannot undertake a doll-house like that shown in Figs.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE There is nothing more interesting to build than a doll-house, and the construction is within the ability of the average girl.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If brother is willing to lend a hand with the carpenter work so much the better.
