used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
anew
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
antsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
corseletnoun
a piece of body armor for the trunk; usually consists of a breastplate and back piece
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading THE EXTREME SMALLNESS OF INSECTS.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
incisures
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From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
INSECTSnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading THE EXTREME SMALLNESS OF INSECTS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
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 Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXTREME SMALLNESS OF INSECTS.
and nothing more
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
others
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From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
continue talking
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
repleteadjectiveUS /riˈpliːt/
filled to satisfaction with food or drink
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
segmentsnounUS /ˈseɡmənts/
plural of “segment” — one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
SMALLNESSnounUS /ˈsmɔːlnəs/
the property of having a relatively small size
From this reading THE EXTREME SMALLNESS OF INSECTS.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
terrestrialadjectiveUS /tərˈestriəl/
of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXTREME SMALLNESS OF INSECTS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Insects are numerous, and form many species, and their mode of life is like that of the terrestrial animals and the birds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
precisely as stated
From this reading All these animals have been very properly called “insects,” from the incisures or divisions which separate the body, sometimes at the neck, and sometimes at the corselet, and so divide it into members or segments, only united to each other by a slender tube.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We shall now proceed to a description of insects, a subject replete with endless difficulties.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Some, like bees, are furnished with wings; others are divided into those kinds which have wings, and those which are without them, such as ants; while others, again, are destitute of both wings and feet.
