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Toy-Making in School and Home

Chapter XVI

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RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".
Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.
Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.
242 and 243.
Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.
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Toy-Making in School and Home

Chapter XVI

Chapter 16 of Toy-Making in School and Home is here in full — 50 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/10 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".
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Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.
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Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.
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242 and 243.
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Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.
/sɔː aʊt ðə ˈkɔːrnərz ef ənd dʒiː soʊ ðæt ðə piːs ʌv wʊd iː wɪl fɪt bɪˈtwiːn ðə strɪps siː diː ənd ə biː sɔː slɪts æt eɪtʃ ənd keɪ tuː hoʊld ðə ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd hʊd/

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cardboard noun US /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading “Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.”

Fig noun US /fɪɡ/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading “Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.”

Figs noun US /fɪɡz/

plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading “Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.”

Glue verb US /ɡluː/

join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading “Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.”

hood noun US /hʊd/

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading “Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.”

nail verb US /neɪl/

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading “Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.”

slits noun US /slɪts/

plural of “slit” — a long narrow opening

From this reading “Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.”

strips noun US /strɪps/

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading “Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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cut out verb + adjective

delete or remove

In this reading “Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.”

two pieces noun + noun counted as “two piece”

In this reading “Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.”

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1

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From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

2

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From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

242

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From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

243

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From this reading 242 and 243.

4

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From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

6

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From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

8

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From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

BeginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

cigar-box

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

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

CROSSverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

cutverbUS /kʌt/

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

EnounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

FignounUS /fɪɡ/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

FigsnounUS /fɪɡz/

plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

GnounUS /dʒiː/

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

GlueverbUS /ɡluː/

join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

holdverbUS /hoʊld/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

hoodnounUS /hʊd/

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/

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

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

KnounUS /keɪ/

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

nailverbUS /neɪl/

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

NextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/

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

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

PLATEnounUS /pleɪt/

(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 RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

REDnounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

SawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

slitsnounUS /slɪts/

plural of “slit” — a long narrow opening

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/

dependable

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

stripsnounUS /strɪps/

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

stripwood

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

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

TAXI-CAB

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

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Saw out the corners F and G, so that the piece of wood E will fit between the strips C D and A B. Saw slits at H and K to hold the cardboard hood.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Glue and nail to this two pieces of stripwood, 1/2" × 1/4" × 4-1/4", A B and C D in Fig. 242.

VIIInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Next cut out a piece of wood 4 inches by 2 inches (a piece of cigar-box will do for this, or a piece of stout cardboard)--E in Figs.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

woodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading RED CROSS MOTOR AND TAXI-CAB (PLATE VIII) =Red Cross Motor.= Begin with a piece of wood 6-1/2" × 4" × 1/8".

Chapter 16 of Toy-Making in School and Home by R. K. (Ruby Kathleen) Polkinghorne holds 50 sentences, grouped into 10 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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