Chapter X

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From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

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

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

Having no one else present.

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The following are a few suggestions for such an emergency:

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

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading There is such a fascination about cutting and pasting that a game like this is one of the best you can choose for a dull day.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

a young person of either sex

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading There is such a fascination about cutting and pasting that a game like this is one of the best you can choose for a dull day.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading There is such a fascination about cutting and pasting that a game like this is one of the best you can choose for a dull day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading There is such a fascination about cutting and pasting that a game like this is one of the best you can choose for a dull day.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading There is such a fascination about cutting and pasting that a game like this is one of the best you can choose for a dull day.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading The following are a few suggestions for such an emergency:

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

a social unit living together

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)

From this reading There is such a fascination about cutting and pasting that a game like this is one of the best you can choose for a dull day.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The following are a few suggestions for such an emergency:

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following are a few suggestions for such an emergency:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

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

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

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

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There is such a fascination about cutting and pasting that a game like this is one of the best you can choose for a dull day.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

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

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

any mixture of a soft and malleable consistency

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

-ing form of “paste” — join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading There is such a fascination about cutting and pasting that a game like this is one of the best you can choose for a dull day.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

participate in games or sport

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

a full supply

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

plural of “puzzle” — a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The following are a few suggestions for such an emergency:

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading The following are a few suggestions for such an emergency:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

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

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

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

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading _Picture Puzzles_ =Materials Required:= As many pieces of cardboard about 6 by 8 inches as there are children, As many pairs of scissors as there are children, One or more tubes of paste, Several old magazines.

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

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

except if; if not

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

someone who visits

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

which person or people

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A child who is alone can read, or find in the other chapters of this book some absorbing occupation; for a party of children there are always plenty of games, but it is sometimes difficult to think of a game that two or three will enjoy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

From this reading GAMES FOR TWO OR THREE TO PLAY On stormy days the children of a family are likely to be alone--unless they are so fortunate as to have a little visitor in the house, or a friend who lives near wraps up and comes to play with them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There is such a fascination about cutting and pasting that a game like this is one of the best you can choose for a dull day.