used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
(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 All the bones together form the _skeleton_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading All animals from fish to man have a skeleton.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading All animals from fish to man have a skeleton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading All the bones together form the _skeleton_.
FrameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All animals from fish to man have a skeleton.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
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From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
ligamentsnounUS /ˈlɪɡəmənts/
plural of “ligament” — a sheet or band of tough fibrous tissue connecting bones or cartilages or supporting muscles or organs
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All animals from fish to man have a skeleton.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
MOVESnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading All the bones together form the _skeleton_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading HOW THE BODY MOVES =The Need of a Framework.=--The body needs a stiff framework made of bones for three purposes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One purpose is to give it shape, a second purpose is to help the body move, and a third one is to protect from injury some of the delicate organs, such as the heart and brain.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bones are nowhere separate but are joined together with tough bands named _ligaments_.
