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From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
(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 LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
AppendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
beaksnounUS /biːks/
plural of “beak” — beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
for the reason that
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
cetaceannounUS /sɪˈteɪʃən/
large aquatic carnivorous mammal with fin-like forelimbs no hind limbs, including: whales; dolphins; porpoises; narwhals
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
cetaceans
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From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
classificationnounUS /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
Coryphæna
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From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
Delphinidse
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From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
distinguishesverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
dolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
dolphinsnounUS /ˈdɑːlfənz/
plural of “dolphin” — large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
a social unit living together
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING WHITE WHALES IN THE ST.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUNTING WHITE WHALES IN THE ST.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
LAWRENCEnounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
having a point
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
porpoisenounUS /ˈpɔːrpəs/
any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
porpoisesnounUS /ˈpɔːrpəsəz/
plural of “porpoise” — any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
round-headed
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From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
snoutsnounUS /snaʊts/
plural of “snout” — a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
ST
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From this reading HUNTING WHITE WHALES IN THE ST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTING WHITE WHALES IN THE ST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
toothedadjectiveUS /tuːθt/
having teeth especially of a certain number or type; often used in combination
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
under normal conditions
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
WHALESnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading HUNTING WHITE WHALES IN THE ST.
at the time that
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LAWRENCE RIVER The porpoises and dolphins which form the family Delphinidse are in all essential respects toothed whales.[16] Footnote 16:
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The name “porpoise” is usually applied to the round-headed members of the family, while “dolphin” distinguishes those which have pointed snouts or beaks.
a Caucasian
From this reading HUNTING WHITE WHALES IN THE ST.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A glance at the classification in the Appendix will explain their relationship to other cetaceans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fish (_Coryphæna_), properly called dolphin, which passes through brilliant changes of color when dying, is often confused with the cetacean because of its name, although, of course, they are not related in the remotest degree.
