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From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
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From this reading =2.= =Clothespin Doll= Ink features upon the head of the clothespin and clothe as either boy or girl.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
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(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 The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
a youthful male person
From this reading =2.= =Clothespin Doll= Ink features upon the head of the clothespin and clothe as either boy or girl.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
calicoadjectiveUS /ˈkæləkoʊ/
made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
Clay-Pipe
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From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
clotheverbUS /kloʊð/
provide with clothes or put clothes on
From this reading =2.= =Clothespin Doll= Ink features upon the head of the clothespin and clothe as either boy or girl.
Clothespinnoun
wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline
From this reading =2.= =Clothespin Doll= Ink features upon the head of the clothespin and clothe as either boy or girl.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
DOLL-HOUSES
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From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
dollies
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DOLLSnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
put on clothes
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
one or the other of two
From this reading =2.= =Clothespin Doll= Ink features upon the head of the clothespin and clothe as either boy or girl.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading =2.= =Clothespin Doll= Ink features upon the head of the clothespin and clothe as either boy or girl.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
a young female
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading =2.= =Clothespin Doll= Ink features upon the head of the clothespin and clothe as either boy or girl.
home-made
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
InknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
sunbonnetnoun
a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Below are a number of suggestions for simple home-made dollies that may be prepared as a birthday or other surprise by older brothers or sisters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A FEW DOLLS =1.= =Clay-Pipe Doll= Ink in the eyes, nose and mouth on the back of the bowl of a pipe; dress in calico gown and apron, and put on a sunbonnet to conceal the top of the pipe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading =2.= =Clothespin Doll= Ink features upon the head of the clothespin and clothe as either boy or girl.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The more variety in their size and style the better pleased is she.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DOLLS AND DOLL-HOUSES What little girl does not love a doll?
