to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

make more concise

systematize, as by classifying and summarizing

become assimilated into the body

soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture

soften or disintegrate, as by undergoing exposure to heat or moisture

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

a periodical that summarizes the news

a smaller format size for a book, typically around 5.5 x 8.5 inches