used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
highly skilled
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
anew
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARTERIAL AND VENOUS BLOOD.
ARTERIALadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪriəl/
of or involving or contained in the arteries
From this reading ARTERIAL AND VENOUS BLOOD.
arteriesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəriz/
plural of “artery” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading ARTERIAL AND VENOUS BLOOD.
capillarynounUS /ˈkæpəleri/
a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Close upon the capillary _arteries_ follow the capillary _veins_, equally fine and imperceptible as the others.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Close upon the capillary _arteries_ follow the capillary _veins_, equally fine and imperceptible as the others.
to or in any or all places
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Close upon the capillary _arteries_ follow the capillary _veins_, equally fine and imperceptible as the others.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Close upon the capillary _arteries_ follow the capillary _veins_, equally fine and imperceptible as the others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading Close upon the capillary _arteries_ follow the capillary _veins_, equally fine and imperceptible as the others.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
infinitesimally
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
nourishmentnounUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
on one occasion
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Close upon the capillary _arteries_ follow the capillary _veins_, equally fine and imperceptible as the others.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
prodigynounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒi/
an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
recommenceverb
cause to start anew
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
starting-point
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
carry out
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
thenceforthadverbUS /ˌðenˈsfɔːrθ/
from that time on
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
a special situation
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Close upon the capillary _arteries_ follow the capillary _veins_, equally fine and imperceptible as the others.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Close upon the capillary _arteries_ follow the capillary _veins_, equally fine and imperceptible as the others.
VENOUSadjectiveUS /ˈviːnəs/
of or contained in or performing the function of the veins
From this reading ARTERIAL AND VENOUS BLOOD.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is at the extremity of the capillary arteries, as we have said, that the incomprehensible prodigy of the nourishment of our organs is accomplished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading These take possession of the blood everywhere at once, without allowing it a moment's respite, and it is thenceforth on its road of return, travelling back again to the heart.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading This done, the next thing is for the blood to return to its starting-point; and here recommence those infinitesimally minute wonders of which we have already spoken.
