317
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From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
set up or found
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
FrameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
engage in
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
MINIATUREnounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
absolutely essential
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
patternedadjectiveUS /ˈpætərnd/
having patterns (especially colorful patterns)
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
picture-frame
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From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
playhousenounUS /ˈpleɪhaʊs/
plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
a full supply
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
Prosceniumnoun
the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
at the time that
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading On the opposite page is shown a miniature theatre completed, and in Fig. 317 will be seen the proper construction of =The Stage Framework=, which is made of narrow boards and built upon two horses the width of the picture-frame.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading A MINIATURE THEATRE Probably nothing can be found which will make a more interesting entertainment for a winter evening, than a miniature theatre patterned as nearly as possible after a large playhouse.
woodshednounUS /ˈwʊdʃed/
a shed for storing firewood or garden tools
From this reading Very little material is necessary, outside of what generally can be found in the attic, cellar, and woodshed, so that the expense incurred by making the theatre amounts to almost nothing.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The construction of the stage, and preparation of miniature scenery, properties, and mechanical effects, furnish good work for disagreeable weather when it becomes necessary to remain indoors, and there is plenty of it, and of great enough variety, to occupy the attention of a number of boys.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A gilt picture-frame makes =An Excellent Proscenium= for the front of the stage, and, as it will not be marred in the least, you can probably borrow one for the occasion.
