Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

(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 If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

a youthful male person

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

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From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

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From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

at any time

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

set up or found

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

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From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

used to form the superlative

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

being perceived or observed

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

coated with paint

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

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From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

the application of wallpaper

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

by chance

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

of superior grade

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For the other rooms select paper having a small design, such as is to be found on most ceiling papers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

the act of adding decoration

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.

during the time that

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

a Caucasian

From this reading =The Walls and Ceiling= of the kitchen and bathroom should be painted with white lead or white enamel.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This requires as much care as the building of the house, and while any boy can do the work, the help of a sister will perhaps simplify matters and give to the rooms a daintier appearance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading FURNISHING THE HOME-MADE DOLL-HOUSE With the carpenter work of a doll-house completed, the finishing of the inside,--wall papering and painting,--and selecting of furnishings for the various rooms, remain to be done.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you have ever watched the paper-hanger at work, you have noticed he puts on the ceiling first, allowing the paper to run down the walls a little way all around instead of trimming it off.