Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

any specific behavior

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

later than; following

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

anew

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

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

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

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

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

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

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The time passed in this condition varies much.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

the property of holding together and retaining its shape

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

made of horn (or of a substance resembling horn)

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

third-person singular of “detach” — cause to become detached or separated; take off

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

bringing death

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

informal terms for a meal

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

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

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

remaining in place

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

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

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

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

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

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

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The time passed in this condition varies much.

absolutely essential

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The time passed in this condition varies much.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

unusual or striking

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

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

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading In the next stage the larva has a solid corneous envelope and an oval shape, and, in its color, consistency, and immobility, resembles the chrysalis of a fly.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

carry out

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

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

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

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

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time passed in this condition varies much.

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

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

plural of “transformation” — a qualitative change

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

up to a particular time

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

third-person singular of “vary” — become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence

From this reading The time passed in this condition varies much.

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

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

at the time that

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

a Caucasian

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The honey, which was fatal before, is now necessary--the activity, which before was necessary, is now useless; consequently, with the change of skin, the active, slim larva changes into a white fleshy grub, so organized as to float on the surface of the honey, with the mouth beneath and the breathing-holes above the surface; for insects breathe, not as we do through the mouth, but through a row of holes arranged along the side.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In this state it remains until the honey is consumed; then the animal contracts, and detaches itself from its skin, within which the further transformations take place.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading When it has elapsed, the animal moults again, again changes its form; after this, it becomes a pupa, without any remarkable peculiarities.