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From this reading (2) Studies and observations.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (1) Discussion of ant life and behavior, the colony as a unit, its work and remarkable instincts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (1) Discussion of ant life and behavior, the colony as a unit, its work and remarkable instincts.
antnounUS /ænt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading (1) Discussion of ant life and behavior, the colony as a unit, its work and remarkable instincts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (1) Discussion of ant life and behavior, the colony as a unit, its work and remarkable instincts.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading And yet there is something more associated with the life, work and development of each tiny insect.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading (1) Discussion of ant life and behavior, the colony as a unit, its work and remarkable instincts.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading And yet there is something more associated with the life, work and development of each tiny insect.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And yet there is something more associated with the life, work and development of each tiny insect.
economicadjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪk/
of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
how
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From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading (1) Discussion of ant life and behavior, the colony as a unit, its work and remarkable instincts.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading (1) Discussion of ant life and behavior, the colony as a unit, its work and remarkable instincts.
engage in
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And yet there is something more associated with the life, work and development of each tiny insect.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading (2) Studies and observations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (1) Discussion of ant life and behavior, the colony as a unit, its work and remarkable instincts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
unusual or striking
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relieve from
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And yet there is something more associated with the life, work and development of each tiny insect.
StudiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading (2) Studies and observations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading And yet there is something more associated with the life, work and development of each tiny insect.
a special situation
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
very small
From this reading And yet there is something more associated with the life, work and development of each tiny insect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
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the act of using
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading INTRODUCTION In the preparation of a book of this nature, to be used in the grade schools, we realize that the one fundamental thing to keep in mind is the economic importance of the insect, be it good or bad.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The child wants to know what is good and what is bad and how he can make use of the good and how he can get rid of the bad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And yet there is something more associated with the life, work and development of each tiny insect.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading (1) Discussion of ant life and behavior, the colony as a unit, its work and remarkable instincts.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet there is something more associated with the life, work and development of each tiny insect.
