Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

in addition

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

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

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

relating to or consisting of or being in water

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

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

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

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

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

carefully weighed

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

originate

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

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From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

class of mandibulate arthropods including: lobsters; crabs; shrimps; woodlice; barnacles; decapods; water fleas

From this reading CRUSTACEA--MOLLUSCA.

plural of “crustacean” — any mainly aquatic arthropod usually having a segmented body and chitinous exoskeleton

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

be different

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

look down on with disdain

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

divisible by two

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

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

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

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

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

plural of “grinder” — a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

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

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

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

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

plural of “lobster” — flesh of a lobster

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

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 Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

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 A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

gastropods; bivalves; cephalopods; chitons

From this reading CRUSTACEA--MOLLUSCA.

plural of “mollusk” — invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

plural of “parasite” — an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

relating to or caused by parasites

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

plural of “prawn” — any of various edible decapod crustaceans

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

plural of “stiletto” — a small dagger with a tapered blade

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

plural of “sucker” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

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

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

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

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

constituting a tube; having hollow tubes (as for the passage of fluids)

From this reading Like them they are divided into _grinders_, having the same action of the mandibles; and _suckers_, who are also parasites, and have tubular sheaths containing stilettos.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Mammals and birds are the victims of parasitical insects; fishes have been reserved for the crustaceans, who do not disdain also to fasten upon their humble neighbors, the mollusks; and even among themselves the little ones settle down on the great.

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 A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

which person or people

From this reading (_Crustaceans and Mollusks._) _Crustaceans._ Crustaceans consist of cray-fish, crabs, lobsters, and prawns, who may be considered cousins-german of insects, among which more than one naturalist has thought they ought to be placed.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading A few live on land, but an immense majority in water, and seem destined to represent, in the aquatic world, the aerial class of insects, from whom, however, they differ in many ways.