used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
bonnets
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From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
Christmas-tree
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From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
deem to be
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
DOLLSnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
put on clothes
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
durableadjectiveUS /ˈdʊrəbəl/
existing for a long time
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
being one more than seven
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
glueverbUS /ɡluː/
join or attach with or as if with glue
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
light-brown
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From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
engage in
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
modelled
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From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
Muffett
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From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
pastenounUS /peɪst/
any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
a light shade of red
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
one of four equal parts
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
any competition
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
a particular situation
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
tissue-paper
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From this reading A NEW RACE OF DOLLS LIKE the little animals, these dolls are modelled of tissue-paper and they are equally substantial and durable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
underclothesnoun
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading Her underclothes will require one sheet of white and her dress and bonnet one sheet of any color you consider most becoming.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
(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 The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
a Caucasian
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nothing could be prettier or more suitable to hang on the Christmas-tree than these little ladies decked out in their fluffy tissue-paper skirts, and nothing will give greater delight to the children.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The dolls, as well as their dresses, shoes, and bonnets, are made without taking a stitch or using glue or paste.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To make Little Miss Muffett you will need eight sheets of white tissue-paper, two sheets of flesh pink, not too deep in color, a quarter of a sheet of light-brown or yellow, and a small piece of black.
