7
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From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
8
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From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
BERRY-BASKETS
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From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
berry-box
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From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The prongs of the clothespins do not reach up to the top of the inside of the box, but leave sufficient space for a shelf.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
clothespinnoun
wood or plastic fastener; for holding clothes on a clothesline
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
clothespins
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From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The prongs of the clothespins do not reach up to the top of the inside of the box, but leave sufficient space for a shelf.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
go away from a place
From this reading The prongs of the clothespins do not reach up to the top of the inside of the box, but leave sufficient space for a shelf.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
staying power
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The prongs of the clothespins do not reach up to the top of the inside of the box, but leave sufficient space for a shelf.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
one-quart
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From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
prongnounUS /prɔːŋ/
a pointed projection
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
prongsnounUS /prɔːŋz/
plural of “prong” — a pointed projection
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The prongs of the clothespins do not reach up to the top of the inside of the box, but leave sufficient space for a shelf.
not used up
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
precisely, exactly
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
right-handadjectiveUS /raɪtˈhænd/
located on or directed toward the right
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading The prongs of the clothespins do not reach up to the top of the inside of the box, but leave sufficient space for a shelf.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The prongs of the clothespins do not reach up to the top of the inside of the box, but leave sufficient space for a shelf.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The prongs of the clothespins do not reach up to the top of the inside of the box, but leave sufficient space for a shelf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The prongs of the clothespins do not reach up to the top of the inside of the box, but leave sufficient space for a shelf.
TOYSnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Add another leg in like manner on the same side of the box for the back leg; then slide two more clothespins up on the opposite side of the box to form the remaining two legs (Fig. 8).
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
the act of using
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
(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 Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Allow one prong of the clothespin to come on the outside and the other prong on the inside of the thin wooden side of the box; adjust the clothespin well to the front edge of the box, and it will form the right-hand front leg of the china closet.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading TOYS MADE OF COMMON WOODEN BERRY-BASKETS USE a one-quart wooden berry-box for the china closet (Fig. 7).
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Turn the empty box facing you, and slide the prongs of a clothespin up through the open crack at the lower right hand of the box.
