used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are four in number, and, like the legs, are joined to the thorax.
anterioradjectiveUS /ænˈtɪriər/
of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
for the reason that
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
BeesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The membranes are strengthened by a kind of framework, just as a kite is strengthened by a framework of light sticks.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
set up or found
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They are four in number, and, like the legs, are joined to the thorax.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The membranes are strengthened by a kind of framework, just as a kite is strengthened by a framework of light sticks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
Hymenopteranoun
an order of insects including: bees; wasps; ants; ichneumons; sawflies; gall wasps; etc.
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are four in number, and, like the legs, are joined to the thorax.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The membranes are strengthened by a kind of framework, just as a kite is strengthened by a framework of light sticks.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading They are four in number, and, like the legs, are joined to the thorax.
and nothing more
From this reading The membranes are strengthened by a kind of framework, just as a kite is strengthened by a framework of light sticks.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The membranes are strengthened by a kind of framework, just as a kite is strengthened by a framework of light sticks.
kitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading The membranes are strengthened by a kind of framework, just as a kite is strengthened by a framework of light sticks.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
staying power
From this reading They are four in number, and, like the legs, are joined to the thorax.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The membranes are strengthened by a kind of framework, just as a kite is strengthened by a framework of light sticks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They are four in number, and, like the legs, are joined to the thorax.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
membranenounUS /ˈmembreɪn/
a thin pliable sheet of material
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
membranesnounUS /ˈmembreɪnz/
plural of “membrane” — a thin pliable sheet of material
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
membranousadjectiveUS /ˈmembrənəs/
relating to or made of or similar to a membrane
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
nervures
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From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They are four in number, and, like the legs, are joined to the thorax.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
(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 The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
posterioradjectiveUS /ˌpɔːˈstɪrjər/
located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading The membranes are strengthened by a kind of framework, just as a kite is strengthened by a framework of light sticks.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The membranes are strengthened by a kind of framework, just as a kite is strengthened by a framework of light sticks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are four in number, and, like the legs, are joined to the thorax.
thoraxnounUS /ˈθɔːræks/
the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
From this reading They are four in number, and, like the legs, are joined to the thorax.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WINGS Bees belong to a class of insects known as _Hymenoptera_, which means with membranous wings; the wings of the bee are found to be composed of beautifully fine membranes.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading The ribs of the framework are called “nervures,” and, as you will see from (_a_) Plate XI., there are divisions of transparent membrane in between; these are called cells.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The front ones are called the anterior wings, and the back ones, which you will notice are smaller, are called the posterior wings, because they are behind the others.
