used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
in actual fact
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
algæ
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From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
make right or correct
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In the sea these simple plants have everything to themselves; and it is there that we get them developed in a very special way.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
divisible by two
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In the sea these simple plants have everything to themselves; and it is there that we get them developed in a very special way.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
a social unit living together
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the sea these simple plants have everything to themselves; and it is there that we get them developed in a very special way.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the sea these simple plants have everything to themselves; and it is there that we get them developed in a very special way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading Yet they are not without interest and individuality.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Yet they are not without interest and individuality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the sea these simple plants have everything to themselves; and it is there that we get them developed in a very special way.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
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 We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
seaweedsnounUS /ˈsiːwiːdz/
plural of “seaweed” — plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In the sea these simple plants have everything to themselves; and it is there that we get them developed in a very special way.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the sea these simple plants have everything to themselves; and it is there that we get them developed in a very special way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In the sea these simple plants have everything to themselves; and it is there that we get them developed in a very special way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
precisely as stated
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the sea these simple plants have everything to themselves; and it is there that we get them developed in a very special way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE SEA All the plants which grow in the sea are hastily grouped together by most people under the name “seaweeds.”
which person or people
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet they are not without interest and individuality.
XXVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading And this general view is quite a correct one, for with very few exceptions, all the plants which actually live in the sea are algæ, and so belong to the simplest family of plants (~see~ Chapter XXVII.).
but in spite of that
From this reading We know that there are many kinds of seaweeds, and yet even to one who has not studied them, they do not seem to differ so much from each other as to deserve special classes.
