Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

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From this reading ~2.

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

From this reading DIGESTION OF A MOUTHFUL OF BREAD.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

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

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

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

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading DIGESTION OF A MOUTHFUL OF BREAD.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

From this reading Mastication.~--First, we chew or masticate the food with the teeth.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

From this reading DIGESTION OF A MOUTHFUL OF BREAD.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mastication.~--First, we chew or masticate the food with the teeth.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Mastication.~--First, we chew or masticate the food with the teeth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

grind and knead

From this reading Mastication.~--First, we chew or masticate the food with the teeth.

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

From this reading Mastication.~--First, we chew or masticate the food with the teeth.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

the quantity that can be held in the mouth

From this reading DIGESTION OF A MOUTHFUL OF BREAD.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DIGESTION OF A MOUTHFUL OF BREAD.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mastication.~--First, we chew or masticate the food with the teeth.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

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

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

express a supposition

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Mastication.~--First, we chew or masticate the food with the teeth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

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

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

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

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

the act of using

From this reading We use the tongue to move the food from one side of the mouth to the other, and to keep the food between the teeth.

look attentively

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading ~1.~ Let us suppose that we have eaten a mouthful of bread, and can watch it as it goes through all the different processes of digestion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mastication.~--First, we chew or masticate the food with the teeth.