Chapter II

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From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

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

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

(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 BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But the Silver-washed Fritillary is common in almost every large wood.

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

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

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

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

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

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

plural of “blotch” — an irregularly shaped spot

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But the Silver-washed Fritillary is common in almost every large wood.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

at any time

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But the Silver-washed Fritillary is common in almost every large wood.

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

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

moving swiftly

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

set up or found

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

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From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria having nodding variously colored flowers

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

of brown tinged with gold

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

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

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

plural of “juice” — the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But the Silver-washed Fritillary is common in almost every large wood.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

and nothing more

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

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

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

fully extended in width

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

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

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

plural of “suck” — the act of sucking

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

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

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

the topmost one of two

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

precisely as stated

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading You may see it flying about on any warm sunny day in July and the early part of August.

during the time that

From this reading And it is very fond indeed of resting with outspread wings on bramble blossoms, while it eagerly sucks up their sweet juices.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BUTTERFLIES PLATE I THE SILVER-WASHED FRITILLARY (1) The Fritillaries are handsome golden-brown butterflies, with black blotches and streaks on the upper surface of all the wings, and a number of beautiful silvery spots upon the lower surface of the hinder ones.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading But the Silver-washed Fritillary is common in almost every large wood.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Nine different kinds are found in Great Britain, but one of these--the “Queen of Spain”--is very rare indeed, and several others are very “local”; that is, they are only found in a few places, so that you are not likely ever to see them.