Chapter V

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

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

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

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

make certain of

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

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

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

the two together, not just one

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

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

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

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

From this reading WHAT CREATURES ONCE LIVED WHERE DORSETSHIRE NOW IS.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

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From this reading WHAT CREATURES ONCE LIVED WHERE DORSETSHIRE NOW IS.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

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From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

plural of “fish” — any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

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

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

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

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

ichthyosaurs of the Jurassic

From this reading THE ICHTHYOSAURUS.

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From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

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

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

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

From this reading WHAT CREATURES ONCE LIVED WHERE DORSETSHIRE NOW IS.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading WHAT CREATURES ONCE LIVED WHERE DORSETSHIRE NOW IS.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

plural of “lizard” — relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

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From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading WHAT CREATURES ONCE LIVED WHERE DORSETSHIRE NOW IS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

on one occasion

From this reading WHAT CREATURES ONCE LIVED WHERE DORSETSHIRE NOW IS.

plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

by chance

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

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From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

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

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

express in words

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

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

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

in or at that place or location

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

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

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

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

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

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

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT CREATURES ONCE LIVED WHERE DORSETSHIRE NOW IS.

in or at the place that

From this reading WHAT CREATURES ONCE LIVED WHERE DORSETSHIRE NOW IS.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.

the words that are spoken

From this reading That large animal lying on the ground, is called the _Icthyosaurus_, from two Greek words signifying _Fish-Lizard_, in consequence of his possessing some of the peculiarities of both fishes and lizards.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading You may perhaps be ready to think that a great deal of what we profess to know concerning them, is the work of fancy, but I can assure you it is not, and by and by I will endeavour to convince you that there is reason enough for you to believe what I tell you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I will show you a picture of what creatures were once living where the town of Lyme Regis, in Dorsetshire, now stands, and tell you something about their structure and their habits.