used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
brought into existence
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That is why these creatures are called marsupials, for marsupial means pouched.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading That is why these creatures are called marsupials, for marsupial means pouched.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
divisible by two
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
set up or found
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is quite true that in a good many marsupials this pouch is wanting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
immediately past
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
mammalsnounUS /ˈmæməlz/
plural of “mammal” — any warm-blooded vertebrate having the skin more or less covered with hair; young are born alive except for the small subclass of monotremes and nourished with milk
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
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 It is quite true that in a good many marsupials this pouch is wanting.
marsupialnounUS /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/
mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried
From this reading That is why these creatures are called marsupials, for marsupial means pouched.
MARSUPIALSnounUS /mɑːrˈsuːpiəls/
plural of “marsupial” — mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading That is why these creatures are called marsupials, for marsupial means pouched.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
and nothing more
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
pouchedadjective
having a pouch
From this reading That is why these creatures are called marsupials, for marsupial means pouched.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
carry out
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is why these creatures are called marsupials, for marsupial means pouched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading That is why these creatures are called marsupials, for marsupial means pouched.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is quite true that in a good many marsupials this pouch is wanting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is quite true that in a good many marsupials this pouch is wanting.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
nonexistent
From this reading It is quite true that in a good many marsupials this pouch is wanting.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MARSUPIALS The last order of mammals is a very curious one, for in most of the animals which belong to it there is a large pouch on the lower part of the body of the female, in which she carries her little ones about for several weeks, or even several months, after they are born.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That is why these creatures are called marsupials, for marsupial means pouched.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Even after the little animals are quite able to take care of themselves they will hurry back to their mother and jump into her pouch in moments of danger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But traces of it are almost always to be found, although sometimes they are so slight that only a very careful observer would be likely to notice them.
