used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Horizontals were placed across the legs with extending ends, on which seats were made for the tables.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poles are nailed on the upper surface for a seat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
bracesnounUS /ˈbreɪsəz/
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Horizontals were placed across the legs with extending ends, on which seats were made for the tables.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poles are nailed on the upper surface for a seat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
horizontals
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From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
staying power
From this reading Horizontals were placed across the legs with extending ends, on which seats were made for the tables.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading Poles are nailed on the upper surface for a seat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
picnickers
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From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Horizontals were placed across the legs with extending ends, on which seats were made for the tables.
PolesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Poles are nailed on the upper surface for a seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Horizontals were placed across the legs with extending ends, on which seats were made for the tables.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Poles are nailed on the upper surface for a seat.
TablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Poles are nailed on the upper surface for a seat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Other furniture for the house and grounds was made of poles in the manner illustrated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tables were built for picnickers by setting four or six poles in the ground and making a top of poles or boards.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Horizontals were placed across the legs with extending ends, on which seats were made for the tables.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A short space between two trees can be made into a seat by fastening two horizontals, one on each tree, with the ends supported by braces.
