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From this reading SELBORNE, _March 12th_, 1768.
1768
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From this reading SELBORNE, _March 12th_, 1768.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
analogousadjectiveUS /əˈnæləɡəs/
similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
deernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
dissectedadjectiveUS /daɪˈsektəd/
having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
the organ of sight
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
fallow-deer
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From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
a man of refinement
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
inconveniency
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From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
located inward
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
lachrymalia
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From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
march in a procession
From this reading SELBORNE, _March 12th_, 1768.
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
naturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
obviateverbUS /ˈɑːbvieɪt/
do away with
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
puncta
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From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
SELBORNE
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From this reading SELBORNE, _March 12th_, 1768.
term of address for a man
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
spiracula
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From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
suffocatedverbUS /ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “suffocate” — deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading SELBORNE, _March 12th_, 1768.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
ventsnounUS /vents/
plural of “vent” — a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
precisely as stated
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
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 When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For it looks as if these creatures would not be suffocated, though both their mouths and nostrils were stopped.
at the time that
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When deer are thirsty they plunge their noses, like some horses, very deep under water, while in the act of drinking, and continue them in that situation for a considerable time: but, to obviate any inconveniency, they can open two vents, one at the inner corner of each eye, having a communication with the nose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Here seems to be an extraordinary provision of nature worthy our attention, and which has not, that I know of, been noticed by any naturalist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dear Sir,--If some curious gentleman would procure the head of a fallow-deer, and have it dissected, he would find it furnished with two spiracula, or breathing places, besides the nostrils; probably analogous to the _puncta lachrymalia_ in the human head.
