used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
terminate
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
durableadjectiveUS /ˈdʊrəbəl/
existing for a long time
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
HOME-MADE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
immediately past
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
staying power
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
engage in
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
MiniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
not any; not one
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
outlastverbUS /ˈaʊtlæst/
live longer than
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
spindlenounUS /ˈspɪndəl/
(biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division; the fibers radiate from two poles and meet at the equator in the middle
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The designs illustrated in this chapter make very substantial pieces, as there are no spindle legs or fancy arms to break off.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You will find the =Miniature Mission Furniture=, illustrated and described in this chapter, simple to make and something which is easy to sell, for there is nothing like it at present upon the market.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading They follow the lines of the mission furniture, that simple style used in the early American mission schools, and which is to-day being extensively made in handsome pieces for the furnishings of modern homes.
precisely as stated
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
at the time that
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Wooden furniture is the most durable kind, and plain and simple pieces will generally outlast the fancy ones.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
youngster'snounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
possessive form of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading HOME-MADE DOLL FURNITURE The metal furniture which you can buy is very pretty when it is new, but this new appearance does not last long after it has come into a youngster's possession, for the pieces are very slender and delicate, and thus easily broken.
