used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You may see an illustration of a microscope in (_a_) Plate VI.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The one through which we look is at the top of the tube, and is called the eyepiece.
bee'snounUS /biːz/
possessive form of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
being one more than seven
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
eyepiecenounUS /ˈaɪpiːs/
combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments
From this reading The one through which we look is at the top of the tube, and is called the eyepiece.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading You may see an illustration of a microscope in (_a_) Plate VI.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You may see an illustration of a microscope in (_a_) Plate VI.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
lensesnounUS /ˈlenzəz/
plural of “lens” — a transparent optical device used to converge or diverge transmitted light and to form images
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The one through which we look is at the top of the tube, and is called the eyepiece.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
magnifyingverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may see an illustration of a microscope in (_a_) Plate VI.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
MICROSCOPEnounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one through which we look is at the top of the tube, and is called the eyepiece.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
the local environment
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
by chance
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
(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 You may see an illustration of a microscope in (_a_) Plate VI.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You may see an illustration of a microscope in (_a_) Plate VI.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The one through which we look is at the top of the tube, and is called the eyepiece.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The one through which we look is at the top of the tube, and is called the eyepiece.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The tube of the microscope is generally about six or eight inches in length, made of metal and holding two sets of lenses.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading You may see an illustration of a microscope in (_a_) Plate VI.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The one through which we look is at the top of the tube, and is called the eyepiece.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE MICROSCOPE By the aid of a wonderful instrument called the Microscope we are able to learn a good deal about the construction of the different parts of the bee’s body.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A microscope, as perhaps you already know, is a sort of strong magnifying glass, being something like a telescope, but on a smaller scale altogether.
