96
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From this reading 96 and 97.
97
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From this reading 96 and 97.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
in the past
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
cigar-boxes
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From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
cut-upnoun
someone who plays practical jokes on others
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
true confidential information
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
DOLL-HOUSE
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From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
door-jambs
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From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
etc
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From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
FigsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
mouldingsnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋz/
plural of “moulding” — a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
Packing-cases
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From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
PhotographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
STABLEadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
not in physical motion
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ANOTHER DOLL-HOUSE AND A STABLE Photographs of another style of doll-house are shown in Figs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The inside arrangement and the general construction of the house is so nearly like the design in the preceding chapter, that most of the details and the mode of construction may be followed in building it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
trimmingsnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/
the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
window-casings
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From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading =Packing-cases= were used for its construction, with cut-up cigar-boxes for window-casings, door-jambs, finished floors, etc., and small mouldings for the outside trimmings.
a late time of life
From this reading This house was built by the author for a little relative some ten years ago, and is still in perfect condition, as the photographs show.
