used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
the two together, not just one
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
calcareousadjective
composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE EGG (Continued) “Let us return to the hen.
correspondsverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “correspond” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
dentsnounUS /dents/
plural of “dent” — an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
EGGnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading THE EGG (Continued) “Let us return to the hen.
emissionnounUS /ɪˈmɪʃən/
the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
establishesverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
evaporatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvæpəreɪtəd/
drawn off in the form of vapor
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading THE EGG (Continued) “Let us return to the hen.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
humidadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːməd/
containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
humiditynounUS /hjuːˈmɪdəti/
wetness in the atmosphere
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE EGG (Continued) “Let us return to the hen.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
penetratesverbUS /ˈpenətreɪts/
third-person singular of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
pierces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
replacesverbUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪz/
third-person singular of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE EGG (Continued) “Let us return to the hen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EGG (Continued) “Let us return to the hen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Each of these dents corresponds to an invisible hole that pierces the shell through and through and establishes communication between the interior and the exterior.
very small
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EGG (Continued) “Let us return to the hen.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE EGG (Continued) “Let us return to the hen.
vaporsnounUS /ˈveɪpərz/
a state of depression
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know the calcareous nature of the shell; now let us look at the structure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading These holes, much too small to let out the liquid contents of the egg, nevertheless suffice both for the emission of humid vapors, which are dissipated outside the shell, and for the admission of air, which penetrates within and replaces the evaporated humidity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Open your eyes wide and look attentively; you will see on the shell, chiefly at the large end, a multitude of tiny dents such as might be made by the point of a fine needle.
