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From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
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From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
2
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From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
3
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From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
4
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From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
9
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From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading One of the simplest is shown in this chapter.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Sand-paper the inside and cover it with some pretty paper.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the simplest is shown in this chapter.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Sand-paper the inside and cover it with some pretty paper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the simplest is shown in this chapter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sand-paper the inside and cover it with some pretty paper.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
measurementsnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənts/
plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
oblongadjectiveUS /ˈɑːblɔːŋ/
(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the simplest is shown in this chapter.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Sand-paper the inside and cover it with some pretty paper.
PONT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Sand-paper the inside and cover it with some pretty paper.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
ROULANT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
Sand-paper
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From this reading Sand-paper the inside and cover it with some pretty paper.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One of the simplest is shown in this chapter.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading One of the simplest is shown in this chapter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The measurements given in this chapter are for quite a small model made from a shallow oblong box, 9-1/2 inches by 14-3/4 inches, and about 2-1/2 inches in depth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sand-paper the inside and cover it with some pretty paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the simplest is shown in this chapter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the simplest is shown in this chapter.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading LIFT, PONT ROULANT, TOWER BRIDGE =A Lift.= There are a variety of ways of making a lift.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sand-paper the inside and cover it with some pretty paper.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The first essential is a wooden box, oblong if possible, so that there can be many floors.
