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From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
299
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From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
300
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From this reading Figure 300 shows the details for constructing the carriage body.
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From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
adjustableadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/
capable of being changed so as to match or fit
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
(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 HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
(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 Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Figure 300 shows the details for constructing the carriage body.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
CARDBOARDnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Figure 300 shows the details for constructing the carriage body.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
true confidential information
From this reading Figure 300 shows the details for constructing the carriage body.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is easy to make.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
at any time
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Figure 300 shows the details for constructing the carriage body.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
glueverbUS /ɡluː/
join or attach with or as if with glue
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
HOME-MADE
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From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is easy to make.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
engage in
From this reading It is easy to make.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
pegsnounUS /peɡz/
plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Figure 300 shows the details for constructing the carriage body.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
SPOOLverbUS /spuːl/
transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
spools
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From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
straight-grainedadjective
of timber; having fibers that run in parallel
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
tacksnounUS /tæks/
plural of “tack” — the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
TOYSnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
at the time that
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOME-MADE SPOOL AND CARDBOARD TOYS All that is required for making the little toys shown in this chapter are spools, cardboard, paper, a straight-grained stick out of which to cut pegs, some tacks, pins, and glue.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Cut four wooden pegs to fit loosely in the holes of four spools of equal size, and make them of the right length so when slipped into the holes their ends will project about 1/4 inch beyond the spool ends.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you ever see a better model of =A Baby Carriage= than that shown in Fig. 299, with its rounded ends, arched bottom, and adjustable hood?
