Chapter XVII

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From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

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From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor 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 DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

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

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

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

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

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

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading =Building Material.= The apartment building is built out of grocery boxes.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

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

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading =Building Material.= The apartment building is built out of grocery boxes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

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From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading =Building Material.= The apartment building is built out of grocery boxes.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

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From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

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

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

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

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading =Building Material.= The apartment building is built out of grocery boxes.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading =Building Material.= The apartment building is built out of grocery boxes.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

time for play or diversion

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

of superior grade

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

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From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

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

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

a special situation

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

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

From this reading A HOME-MADE DOLL APARTMENT BUILDING The doll apartment building in this chapter is a new idea in doll-houses.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

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

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

the upper part of anything

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading During playtime the units are arranged side by side upon the floor so as to form a six-room apartment (Fig. 244); and afterward they are piled up one upon another as shown in Fig. 243, and the roof placed on top, in a compact form that takes up but little floor space.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The boxes used for the units must be of equal size, and the thing to do is to select those in which a standard brand of goods come packed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading By the illustrations you will see that the apartment building is three stories high, and consists of three units--each one story high--and a roof.