used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
in actual fact
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Indeed the mere getting of an impression is a mechanical matter, as can be seen by the way packers mark boxes with stencils of letters.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Stencilling is a very simple business indeed if you will take ordinary care.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Stencilling is a very simple business indeed if you will take ordinary care.
chiffoniernoun
a tall elegant chest of drawers
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
DECORATEverbUS /ˈdekəreɪt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading HOW TO DECORATE FURNITURE WITH STENCILLING.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
wanted intensely
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
full-sizeadjectiveUS /ˈfʊlsaɪz/
being of the same size as an original
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading HOW TO DECORATE FURNITURE WITH STENCILLING.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Indeed the mere getting of an impression is a mechanical matter, as can be seen by the way packers mark boxes with stencils of letters.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TO DECORATE FURNITURE WITH STENCILLING.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Stencilling is a very simple business indeed if you will take ordinary care.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Indeed the mere getting of an impression is a mechanical matter, as can be seen by the way packers mark boxes with stencils of letters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Stencilling is a very simple business indeed if you will take ordinary care.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
the literary culture
From this reading Indeed the mere getting of an impression is a mechanical matter, as can be seen by the way packers mark boxes with stencils of letters.
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 The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Indeed the mere getting of an impression is a mechanical matter, as can be seen by the way packers mark boxes with stencils of letters.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed the mere getting of an impression is a mechanical matter, as can be seen by the way packers mark boxes with stencils of letters.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading Indeed the mere getting of an impression is a mechanical matter, as can be seen by the way packers mark boxes with stencils of letters.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Indeed the mere getting of an impression is a mechanical matter, as can be seen by the way packers mark boxes with stencils of letters.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Stencilling is a very simple business indeed if you will take ordinary care.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
packersnounUS /ˈpækərz/
plural of “packer” — a workman employed to pack things into containers
From this reading Indeed the mere getting of an impression is a mechanical matter, as can be seen by the way packers mark boxes with stencils of letters.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Stencilling is a very simple business indeed if you will take ordinary care.
stencilled
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From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
STENCILLING
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From this reading HOW TO DECORATE FURNITURE WITH STENCILLING.
stencils
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From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
carry out
From this reading Stencilling is a very simple business indeed if you will take ordinary care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
a special situation
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TO DECORATE FURNITURE WITH STENCILLING.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
precisely as stated
From this reading Stencilling is a very simple business indeed if you will take ordinary care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the former article I gave as an illustration a portion of a chiffonier I decorated with stencilling, as can be seen by referring to it, which, by the way, is reproduced from a full-size design which was actually stencilled with the same stencils as I used on the chiffonier.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Stencilling is a very simple business indeed if you will take ordinary care.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW TO DECORATE FURNITURE WITH STENCILLING.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
but in spite of that
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The idea of decorating your own furniture seems to be an extraordinary thing to many readers, and yet I hope to show you that this much to be desired consummation is quite within your reach.
