used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
in addition
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
BEAVERnounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading THE INDUSTRIOUS BEAVER.
beaversnounUS /ˈbiːvərz/
plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
cannot
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From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
Castoridaenoun
beavers
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
damsnounUS /dæmz/
plural of “dam” — a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
a social unit living together
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
incisornounUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪzər/
a tooth for cutting or gnawing; located in the front of the mouth in both jaws
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
INDUSTRIOUSadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading THE INDUSTRIOUS BEAVER.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
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 In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
on one occasion
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
over-estimated
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From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
the local environment
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
scalyadjective
rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
Sciuromorphanoun
large more or less primitive rodents: squirrels; marmots; gophers; beavers; etc.
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
sicadverbUS /sɪk/
intentionally so written (used after a printed word or phrase)
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
skullnounUS /skʌl/
the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
squirrelsnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəlz/
plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
stemsnounUS /stemz/
plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INDUSTRIOUS BEAVER.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
twigsnounUS /twɪɡz/
plural of “twig” — a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The powerful incisor teeth of the beaver are admirably suited to the cutting through of small tree stems, of branches and twigs, whilst its flat and scaly tail serves as a rudder to a creature that always makes its home beside or in the midst of water.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In some parts of America, for instance, the persistent industry of beavers in the construction of dams has rendered fertile whole tracts of prairie land that were once arid and barren.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the _Castoridae_, together with the squirrels, the beaver family constitute the group termed _Sciuromorpha_, a group distinguished by its members having a special type of lower jaw structure, and also the same type of skull structure.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The part played by some of the different species in the animal world (_sic_), in the development of our earth and its resources, cannot be over-estimated.
