Chapter XVI

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

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

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From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

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From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

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

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

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

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

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

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

moving swiftly

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

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

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

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

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

coincide partially or wholly

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

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

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

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

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

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

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

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

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

crush together or collapse

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

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

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Crawling insects do not need nearly so much air as flying insects, and so their breathing apparatus is not so large.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

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

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

very small

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

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

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

look attentively

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE BREATHING APPARATUS Insects do not breathe by means of lungs as we do but through tiny air-holes, called “spiracles.”

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

From this reading This name comes from the Latin _spiraculum_, meaning an air-hole, which in turn is derived from _spirare_, to breathe.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In the bee the breathing tubes spread over almost the whole body, two of the largest extending along each side of the abdomen.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The rings of the abdomen slightly overlap one another, and if you watch a bee carefully you will notice that they are constantly slipping in and out, like the joints of a folding telescope which is being opened and closed.