Chapter XVI

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

(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 Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

an expert in anatomy

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

move towards

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

octopuses; squids; cuttlefish; pearly nautilus

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

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From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

past form of “denominate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

plural of “feed” — food for domestic livestock

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

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

From this reading Nature of Sperm Whales’ Food.—“_Sepia Octopus_.”—Nautilus.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

preside over

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

plural of “naturalist” — an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Nature of Sperm Whales’ Food.—“_Sepia Octopus_.”—Nautilus.

a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power

From this reading Nature of Sperm Whales’ Food.—“_Sepia Octopus_.”—Nautilus.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

not any; not one

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

tentacles of octopus prepared as food

From this reading Nature of Sperm Whales’ Food.—“_Sepia Octopus_.”—Nautilus.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nature of Sperm Whales’ Food.—“_Sepia Octopus_.”—Nautilus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

a biologist specializing in physiology

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

unusual or striking

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

a shade of brown with a tinge of red

From this reading Nature of Sperm Whales’ Food.—“_Sepia Octopus_.”—Nautilus.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

the male reproductive cell; the male gamete

From this reading Nature of Sperm Whales’ Food.—“_Sepia Octopus_.”—Nautilus.

(Italian cuisine) squid prepared as food

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

From this reading Nature of Sperm Whales’ Food.—“_Sepia Octopus_.”—Nautilus.

at the time that

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

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

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

during the time that

From this reading But the instances in which fish of this description have been ejected from the stomach of the sperm whale are but rare, while every day’s experience proves that its common food consists of that division of _molluscous_ animals which naturalists have denominated “_Cephalopoda_,” and of which the “_Sepia octopus_,” or “sea squid,” appears to be the most common.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It has been before stated that the food of the sperm whale consists almost wholly of an animal of the cuttle-fish kind, called by whalemen “squid,” and by naturalists “_Sepia octopus_;” and at times, when he is near the shore, he feeds upon small fish, which are denominated “rock cod,” and which sometimes approach the size of a moderate salmon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Endowed with all the five organs of sense, it is second to no inhabitant of the mighty waters in the complete elaboration of its organs, which has constantly rendered it a great object of attention to the anatomist and physiologist.

the words that are spoken

From this reading A few words on the natural history of this highly organized and remarkable animal can not fail to be interesting to the reader, as it has excited the attention of naturalists for many ages, from the remarkable nature of its formation and peculiar habits.