Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

in addition

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

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From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

third-person singular of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

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From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

and nothing more

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

above and across; more than

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

tough and callous by virtue of experience

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

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From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

any competition

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

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From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such an instance demonstrates the existence not merely of perception but also of the memory of past experience, probably of not over agreeable kind, of encounters with the yellow ants.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

in the direction of

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

still full

From this reading The pupæ of the yellow ants, however, were not merely left untouched, but the slave-makers exhibited every system of terror and alarm at the sight of the chrysalides of their yellow neighbors.

under normal conditions

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mr. Darwin gives an interesting account of the different attitudes exhibited by the _Sanguineas_ toward species of ants other than the black race from which their slaves are usually drawn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A like chance presented with the pupæ of their slave race was eagerly seized, and the chrysalides carried off.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading A few pupæ of the yellow ant (_F. flava_), a courageous and pugnacious little species, were placed within the reach of the slave-making _Sanguineas_.