used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
being joined in close association
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
a young person of either sex
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
make right or correct
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
set up or found
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
fret-saw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
JOINTEDadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪntəd/
having joints or jointed segments
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
engage in
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
peacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
(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 SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
bring forth or yield
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
without much difficulty
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
realisticallyadverbUS /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪkli/
in a realistic manner
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is difficult in some animals to get the balance correct and the position natural.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
SWINGINGnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
ten-year-old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
thickeradjectiveUS /ˈθɪkər/
comparative of “thick” — 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 Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
three-plyadjective
having a thickness made up of three layers or strands
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
at the time that
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If the drawings in this book are carefully enlarged and the lead buttons placed on the spot (A) indicated, they will be found to produce satisfactory animals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SWINGING AND JOINTED ANIMALS (PLATE IX) The peacock, monkey, and other animals with long tails can be cut from cardboard, and by means of lead buttons attached to their tails be made to swing realistically on a perch.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They look most effective and move more readily when made from three-ply wood with the fret-saw (see Part II), but this work is beyond the ten-year-old child.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Children of ten and younger can, however, make them quite well of cardboard (the thicker the cardboard, providing the children can cut it with scissors, the better).
