used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
(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 A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
in addition
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER BRACKET.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
BRACKETnounUS /ˈbrækɪt/
a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading ANOTHER BRACKET.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
coins made of gold
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
gougingverbUS /ˈɡaʊdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “gouge” — force with the thumb
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
not any; not one
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
sand-papered
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From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
scroll-saw
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From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
stencilnounUS /ˈstensɪl/
a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design); ink or paint can pass through the perforations to create the printed pattern on the surface below
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
stenciledverbUS /ˈstensɪld/
past form of “stencil” — mark or print with a stencil
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
stripenounUS /straɪp/
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/
plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
uprightsnounUS /ˈʌpraɪts/
plural of “upright” — a vertical structural member as a post or stake
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
the act of using
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
varnishedadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːrnɪʃt/
having a coating of stain or varnish
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
well-proportionedadjective
of pleasing proportions
From this reading A simple bracket, with well-proportioned supports nicely curving in front, and well sand-papered, oiled, and varnished, would be all required, as the curtain would hide the entire form.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If no scroll-saw is to be had, a pretty pair of uprights are made by gouging a narrow stripe around the entire form, at equal distances from the edge, and painting with gold paint a small stenciled form on the middle of each, also filling the stripe with the same material.
woodworknounUS /ˈwʊdwɜːrk/
work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Should you and an older sister desire to unite in making the present, she making the curtain, and you the woodwork, no fancy design would be required.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading For the stencil use a simple one of your own design, made according to directions given in another place in this book.
