used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
antennæ
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From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
compoundnounUS /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
give a description of
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
the organ of sight
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
glistens
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From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
honeycombverbUS /ˈhʌnikoʊm/
carve a honeycomb pattern into
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
magnifyingverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
on one occasion
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
purplish-blackadjective
of black tinged with purple
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
on the contrary
From this reading The eye itself is of a deep purplish-black colour, and has an appearance which is rather difficult to describe.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
six-sidedadjective
having six sides
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The microscope shows that this appearance is due to the eye being composed of multitudes of six-sided cells, resembling, in fact, nothing so much as a piece of honeycomb.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seems almost as though it is covered with the finest satin, for it glistens in the sunlight.
very small
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EYES The same tiny head, which carries the marvelous antennæ, is provided with two large “compound” eyes, as they are called.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are able to examine these eyes with a magnifying glass, you will at once see that they are lovely objects.
