Chapter IX

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

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost any paper that is not too thin can be used for making hinges.

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

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

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

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Almost any paper that is not too thin can be used for making hinges.

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

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

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

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

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

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Almost any paper that is not too thin can be used for making hinges.

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

the quantity contained in a carton

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

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

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

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

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

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

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

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From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Almost any paper that is not too thin can be used for making hinges.

set up or found

From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

plural of “hinge” — a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other

From this reading Almost any paper that is not too thin can be used for making hinges.

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

From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

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

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

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

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Almost any paper that is not too thin can be used for making hinges.

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

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

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

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

by chance

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

one of four equal parts

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

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

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

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

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

the property of having a relatively small size

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Almost any paper that is not too thin can be used for making hinges.

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

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Knives._ For little children the carton knife, consisting of a small blade projecting not more than a quarter of an inch from the handle, is the best, as the smallness of the blade does much to prevent the children cutting their fingers.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Almost any paper that is not too thin can be used for making hinges.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

former cupronickel coin of the United Kingdom equal to three pennies

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

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

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

the act of using

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOYS INVOLVING USE OF RULER, SET-SQUARE, SCISSORS, AND KNIFE =Materials.= The cardboard used should not be too thick; medium thickness is best (threepence a sheet).

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading All kinds of cardboard boxes will be found of great use in making shops, engines, etc.

in the company of; together with

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading =Tools.= _Scissors_ with round points are safer for children to use, though perhaps not quite so suitable for the work.