Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

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

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

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

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading In spring, quite early in April, we see the Hairy Sand-Wasp there.

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

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

completely unclothed

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

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

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

-ing form of “burrow” — move through by or as by digging

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

plural of “caterpillar” — a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

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

From this reading In spring, quite early in April, we see the Hairy Sand-Wasp there.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

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

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

having or covered with hair

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

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

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

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

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

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

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In spring, quite early in April, we see the Hairy Sand-Wasp there.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

on the contrary

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

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

From this reading In spring, quite early in April, we see the Hairy Sand-Wasp there.

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

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In spring, quite early in April, we see the Hairy Sand-Wasp there.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

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

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

the season of growth

From this reading In spring, quite early in April, we see the Hairy Sand-Wasp there.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

becoming gradually narrower

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

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

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

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

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

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

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

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

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

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

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

the topmost one of two

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In spring, quite early in April, we see the Hairy Sand-Wasp there.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Its burrow is a straight up-and-down hole, like a well, about as thick as a goose-quill and about two inches deep.

in or at the place that

From this reading Edges of paths, sunny banks where the grass is rather bare—these are the favorite spots.

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

From this reading The Sand-Wasps choose for their burrows a light soil, easily tunneled, in which the sand is held together with a little clay and lime.

which person or people

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE HAIRY SAND-WASPS A slender waist, a slim shape; an abdomen tapering very much at the upper part and fastened to the body as though by a thread; black raiment with a red sash across the belly: there you have a short description of the burrowing Sand-Wasps, who hunt Caterpillars.