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From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
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From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
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From this reading FIRE-ENGINE, MOTOR-LORRY, AND STEAM-ROLLER (PLATE VII) =A Fire-engine= (Fig. 216).
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From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
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From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRE-ENGINE, MOTOR-LORRY, AND STEAM-ROLLER (PLATE VII) =A Fire-engine= (Fig. 216).
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRE-ENGINE, MOTOR-LORRY, AND STEAM-ROLLER (PLATE VII) =A Fire-engine= (Fig. 216).
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
axlenounUS /ˈæksəl/
a shaft on which a wheel rotates
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
the two together, not just one
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
an occurrence of something
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Gum B to A and cover both with red paper.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading D is part of a round mantle-box, and the funnel, E, a roll of paper.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading D is part of a round mantle-box, and the funnel, E, a roll of paper.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading FIRE-ENGINE, MOTOR-LORRY, AND STEAM-ROLLER (PLATE VII) =A Fire-engine= (Fig. 216).
FIRE-ENGINE
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From this reading FIRE-ENGINE, MOTOR-LORRY, AND STEAM-ROLLER (PLATE VII) =A Fire-engine= (Fig. 216).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
funnelnounUS /ˈfʌnəl/
a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
From this reading D is part of a round mantle-box, and the funnel, E, a roll of paper.
glueverbUS /ɡluː/
join or attach with or as if with glue
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
GumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading Gum B to A and cover both with red paper.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
laddersnounUS /ˈlædərz/
plural of “ladder” — steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
engage in
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
mantle-box
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From this reading D is part of a round mantle-box, and the funnel, E, a roll of paper.
MOTOR-LORRY
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From this reading FIRE-ENGINE, MOTOR-LORRY, AND STEAM-ROLLER (PLATE VII) =A Fire-engine= (Fig. 216).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
Page'snounUS /ˈpeɪdʒɪz/
possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Gum B to A and cover both with red paper.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading D is part of a round mantle-box, and the funnel, E, a roll of paper.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading FIRE-ENGINE, MOTOR-LORRY, AND STEAM-ROLLER (PLATE VII) =A Fire-engine= (Fig. 216).
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Gum B to A and cover both with red paper.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading D is part of a round mantle-box, and the funnel, E, a roll of paper.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading D is part of a round mantle-box, and the funnel, E, a roll of paper.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
STEAM-ROLLER
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From this reading FIRE-ENGINE, MOTOR-LORRY, AND STEAM-ROLLER (PLATE VII) =A Fire-engine= (Fig. 216).
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gum B to A and cover both with red paper.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For this toy two cardboard boxes are required, one about 6" × 2" × 2", A in Fig. 216, and the other, B, 3" × 2" × 2".
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading FIRE-ENGINE, MOTOR-LORRY, AND STEAM-ROLLER (PLATE VII) =A Fire-engine= (Fig. 216).
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The cardboard case that contains Le Page's glue is a suitable size for B. Make holes through both sides of A, about 1 inch from one end, for the axle of the large wheels, and holes through B at K and J for the pieces of cane that support the ladders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gum B to A and cover both with red paper.
