used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in actual fact
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miniature furniture, wooden dolls, carts and animals--of how much greater value is one such plaything actually put together by a child than any number of toys made in a factory or imported from some foreign country?
ArchitecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
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nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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BAXTER
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Baxter's
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading Truly a step forward has been taken in putting before the people a book which will unconsciously instill in the minds of the children the value of the hand-made in preference to the machine-made article.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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a youthful male person
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Author of Boy Bird House Architecture, and Elementary Concrete Construction The purpose of such a book as Mr. Baxter's "Toy Craft" is to furnish definite instructions for the making of toys for boys and girls by the children themselves.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
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a young person of either sex
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plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
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ConcreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
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ConstructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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the skilled practice of a practical occupation
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definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
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DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
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dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
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ElementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
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factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
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at or to or toward the front
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
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furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
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plural of “girl” — a young female
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greater in size or importance or degree
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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
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hand-made
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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how
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importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miniature furniture, wooden dolls, carts and animals--of how much greater value is one such plaything actually put together by a child than any number of toys made in a factory or imported from some foreign country?
instillverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪl/
impart gradually
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instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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JOHNSBURY
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From this reading JOHNSBURY, VT.
LEONnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
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machine-madeadjective
made by machine
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produced by a manufacturing process
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the act that results in something coming to be
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ManualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
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plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
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MiniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
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a form of address for a man
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to a great degree or extent
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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
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preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
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people in general considered as a whole
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
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SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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ST
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any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Author of Boy Bird House Architecture, and Elementary Concrete Construction The purpose of such a book as Mr. Baxter's "Toy Craft" is to furnish definite instructions for the making of toys for boys and girls by the children themselves.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of Boy Bird House Architecture, and Elementary Concrete Construction The purpose of such a book as Mr. Baxter's "Toy Craft" is to furnish definite instructions for the making of toys for boys and girls by the children themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Author of Boy Bird House Architecture, and Elementary Concrete Construction The purpose of such a book as Mr. Baxter's "Toy Craft" is to furnish definite instructions for the making of toys for boys and girls by the children themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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in contact with each other or in proximity
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ToynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Author of Boy Bird House Architecture, and Elementary Concrete Construction The purpose of such a book as Mr. Baxter's "Toy Craft" is to furnish definite instructions for the making of toys for boys and girls by the children themselves.
toysnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
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TrainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly a step forward has been taken in putting before the people a book which will unconsciously instill in the minds of the children the value of the hand-made in preference to the machine-made article.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
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a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
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VTnoun
a state in New England
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Truly a step forward has been taken in putting before the people a book which will unconsciously instill in the minds of the children the value of the hand-made in preference to the machine-made article.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
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