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Toy-Making in School and Home

Chapter XX

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A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).
A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.
The supports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) are pieces of stripwood 1/4" × 1/4" × 3-1/2".
Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.
Fig. 294 shows how the sides and seats are fastened to the bottom of the car.
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Toy-Making in School and Home

Chapter XX

Chapter 20 of Toy-Making in School and Home is here in full — 39 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/7 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).
Line 2
A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.
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The supports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) are pieces of stripwood 1/4" × 1/4" × 3-1/2".
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Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.
Line 5
Fig. 294 shows how the sides and seats are fastened to the bottom of the car.

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allowing verb US /əˈlaʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading “Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.”

cardboard noun US /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading “A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).”

cartridge noun US /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading “A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).”

Glue verb US /ɡluː/

join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading “Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.”

project verb US /ˈprɑːdʒekt/

communicate vividly

From this reading “Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.”

supports noun US /səˈpɔːrts/

plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading “The supports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) are pieces of stripwood 1/4" × 1/4" × 3-1/2".”

thickness noun US /ˈθɪknəs/

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

From this reading “Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.”

toy noun US /tɔɪ/

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading “A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).”

Word partnerships in these lines

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same way adjective + noun

In this reading “Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.”

two pieces noun + noun counted as “two piece”

In this reading “A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.”

for a space preposition + article + noun counted as “for … space”

In this reading “Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.”

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1

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From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

2

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From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

292

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From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

293

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From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

294

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From this reading Fig. 294 shows how the sides and seats are fastened to the bottom of the car.

3

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From this reading The supports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) are pieces of stripwood 1/4" × 1/4" × 3-1/2".

4

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From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

5

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From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

6

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From this reading The supports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) are pieces of stripwood 1/4" × 1/4" × 3-1/2".

8

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From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading The supports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) are pieces of stripwood 1/4" × 1/4" × 3-1/2".

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

BnounUS /biː/

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

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/

the lower side of anything

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

CnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

carnounUS /kɑːr/

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/

a stiff moderately thick paper

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

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 A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

FnounUS /ef/

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Fig. 294 shows how the sides and seats are fastened to the bottom of the car.

FignounUS /fɪɡ/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

GnounUS /dʒiː/

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

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

GlueverbUS /ɡluː/

join or attach with or as if with glue

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

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 A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

how

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From this reading Fig. 294 shows how the sides and seats are fastened to the bottom of the car.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/

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

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

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

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/

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

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/

communicate vividly

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

seatsnounUS /siːts/

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Fig. 294 shows how the sides and seats are fastened to the bottom of the car.

showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Fig. 294 shows how the sides and seats are fastened to the bottom of the car.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

sidesnounUS /saɪdz/

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

spacenounUS /speɪs/

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

stripwood

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From this reading The supports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) are pieces of stripwood 1/4" × 1/4" × 3-1/2".

supportsnounUS /səˈpɔːrts/

plural of “support” — the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading The supports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) are pieces of stripwood 1/4" × 1/4" × 3-1/2".

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

thicknessnounUS /ˈθɪknəs/

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

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

toynounUS /tɔɪ/

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

TRAM-CAR

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From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A piece of wood, E F G H (Fig. 292), 8-1/2 inches by 2-1/4 inches is required for the bottom of the car, and two pieces, A B C D, 5 inches by 1-1/2 inches, for the sides.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

woodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A TRAM-CAR This toy is made of wood, cardboard and paper (cartridge).

woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Glue three of these to one of the sides as in Fig. 293, allowing A B C D to project beyond them for a space equal to the thickness of the wooden bottom of the car, E F G H. This forms one side of the car; make the other in the same way.

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A word that appears in the opening chapter of Toy-Making in School and Home; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Denote
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Toy-Making in School and Home; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.