Chapter VIII · Moving Toys

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From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

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From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

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From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

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From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

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From this reading The canopy is of paper or card-board (Fig. 261) and the support for the animals of card-board (Fig. 262).

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From this reading The canopy is of paper or card-board (Fig. 261) and the support for the animals of card-board (Fig. 262).

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

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on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

later than; following

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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following the length of something from one end toward the other

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

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react verbally

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in or near a particular place or position

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in or to or toward a former location

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a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

a youthful male person

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plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading The canopy is of paper or card-board (Fig. 261) and the support for the animals of card-board (Fig. 262).

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From this reading The canopy is of paper or card-board (Fig. 261) and the support for the animals of card-board (Fig. 262).

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

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-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

plural of “cork” — outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

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with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

the basis on which something is grounded

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a young female

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From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

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on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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prefer or wish to do something

From this reading How would you like a merry-go-round with all the animals prancing one after another, each with a girl or a boy on its back, riding along regardless of the speed of the steed, like the real ones you have tried in the parks and at the seashore?

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

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machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

engage in

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a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)

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in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

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From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

come into possession of

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

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plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading How would you like a merry-go-round with all the animals prancing one after another, each with a girl or a boy on its back, riding along regardless of the speed of the steed, like the real ones you have tried in the parks and at the seashore?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The canopy is of paper or card-board (Fig. 261) and the support for the animals of card-board (Fig. 262).

United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)

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a separate part of a whole

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

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get by special effort

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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

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in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

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the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

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a charge of ammunition for a single shot

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the shore of a sea or ocean

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a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

move hurridly

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transfer data intended for a peripheral device (usually a printer) into temporary storage

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

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extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

a lightweight cord

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

-ing form of “string” — thread on or as if on a string

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

to provide what someone needs in order to live

From this reading The canopy is of paper or card-board (Fig. 261) and the support for the animals of card-board (Fig. 262).

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading How would you like a merry-go-round with all the animals prancing one after another, each with a girl or a boy on its back, riding along regardless of the speed of the steed, like the real ones you have tried in the parks and at the seashore?

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Procure a long hat-pin (Fig. 258), a large, empty spool (Fig. 259), three small corks (Fig. 260) and, for a foundation, a round flat box if you can obtain or make it, if not, a common note-paper box must answer the purpose.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

tested and proved useful or correct

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

in the company of; together with

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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading =The Merry-go-round= Fig. 257, is easily made, the work consisting mostly of stringing different things on a hat-pin and sticking the pin through a box.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

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a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading A piece of string about a yard long and two shank buttons will help out the simple machinery (Fig. 259).

the person or people being spoken to

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