1
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
175
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
2
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
3
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
8
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
bracket-saw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
brads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
CIGAR-BOX
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
Cigar-boxes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
coping-saw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
glueverbUS /ɡluː/
join or attach with or as if with glue
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
HOME-MADE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
Jack-in-the-boxnoun
plaything consisting of a toy clown that jumps out of a box when the lid is opened
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
jack-knife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
absolutely essential
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
scroll-saw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Use 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch brads, and glue, for fastening the pieces together.
TOYSnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
the act of using
From this reading Get an assortment of shapes and sizes of boxes at a cigar store, and prepare them for use as directed on page 175.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading HOME-MADE CIGAR-BOX TOYS Cigar-boxes are splendid material for a variety of home-made toys.
precisely as stated
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
in or at the place that
From this reading A scroll-saw, bracket-saw, coping-saw, or a very sharp jack-knife should be used where =Cutting= is necessary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading In this chapter are shown some easily constructed wagons, a Jack-in-the-box, a cradle, and several tables and chairs of a different pattern from the doll furniture for which working drawings were given in the preceding chapter.
