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grasshoppers

/ˈɡræsˌhɑːpərz/ /ˈɡræsˌhɑːpəz/

Meanings
noun
A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

Examples :

"The farmer worried about his crops because the field was full of grasshoppers eating the leaves. "
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Illustration crickets

crickets noun

/ˈkɹɪkɪts/

An insect in the order Orthoptera, especially family Gryllidae, that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wing casings against combs on its hind legs.

"The sound of crickets filled the summer night air. "

Illustration orthoptera

orthoptera noun

/ɔrˈθɑptərə/ /ɔrˈθɒptərə/

Any of very many four-winged insects, of the order Orthoptera, such as grasshoppers, crickets and locusts

"The biology student learned that Orthoptera includes insects like grasshoppers and crickets. "

Illustration escapement

escapement noun

/ɪˈskeɪpmənt/ /əˈskeɪpmənt/

The contrivance in a timepiece (winding wristwatch) which connects the train of wheel work with the pendulum or balance, giving to the latter the impulse by which it is kept in vibration.

"The watchmaker carefully adjusted the escapement to ensure the ticking sound was even and the watch kept accurate time. "

Illustration communicating

communicating verb

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪŋ/ /kəˈmjunɪkeɪɾɪŋ/

To impart

"The teacher is communicating the assignment details to the students. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration distances

distances noun

/ˈdɪstənsɪz/ /ˈdɪstənsɪz/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

Illustration recognizing

recognizing verb

/ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzɪn/

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

"I recognised his face immediately."

Illustration distinct

distinct adjective

/dɪsˈtɪŋkt/

Capable of being perceived very clearly.

"Her voice was distinct despite the heavy traffic."

Illustration herbivorous

herbivorous adjective

/hɜːɹˈbɪvəɹəs/

Feeding chiefly on plants.

"The giraffe is a herbivorous animal, eating leaves from tall trees. "

Illustration grasshopper

grasshopper noun

/ɡɹæsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/

A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

"The grasshopper hopped across the schoolyard during recess. "

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potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."

Illustration patiently

patiently adverb

/ˈpeɪʃəntli/

In a patient manner.

"My younger brother patiently waited for his turn to play video games. "