used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
(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 Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
AQUARIUMSnounUS /əˈkweriəmz/
plural of “aquarium” — a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
bivalvesnounUS /ˈbaɪvælvz/
plural of “bivalve” — marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
burrownounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
not any; not one
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
strewed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HINTS ON AQUARIUMS It is better to have several aquariums than one.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
voraciousadjectiveUS /vɔːˈreɪʃəs/
excessively greedy and grasping
From this reading Often the mistake is made of gathering together all kinds of savage and voracious creatures that prey upon each other.
water-plants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clean sand or gravel should be strewed upon the bottom and in this water-plants may be fixed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
in or at the place that
From this reading Pretty as they are, there is no need to buy the glass aquariums, and indeed better in every way for the inhabitants is a large tub put out of doors in a place where there is not too much sun.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you have any bivalves they will love to burrow in it, and some kinds of fish love to rest upon a bottom of this kind.
