Chapter X

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

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

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

From this reading MOLLUSCOUS ANIMALS.

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

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

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

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

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

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

plural of “bivalve” — marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

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

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

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

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

one or the other of two

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

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From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading § I.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

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

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

third-person singular of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

projecting inward

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

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

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

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From this reading MOLLUSCOUS ANIMALS.

the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

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

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

of a white the color of pearls

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

move upward

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

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

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

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

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

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

From this reading Their formation is generally caused by the introduction of some foreign body between the mantle or skin of the animal and its shell; the irritation thus produced causes successive coats of pearly matter to be deposited on the intruding object, and thus the pearl is formed.

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

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

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

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

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

From this reading Such, however, is the case, as they are either formed in the body of the oyster which inhabits the shell; or they rise from cracks in the shell itself, the delicate, silvery, half-transparent lining of which forms the substance generally called Mother-of-Pearl, or Nacre.

which person or people

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _Bivalves, or those having two shells._ WHO that sees the beauty and delicacy of pearls would imagine that they were the production of disease?