used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
fangsnounUS /fæŋz/
plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
gnat-bite
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From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
harmingverbUS /ˈhɑːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “harm” — cause or do harm to
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
huntressnounUS /ˈhʌntrɪs/
a woman hunter
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
of the present time and place
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
killsnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
most important element
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
MidgenounUS /mɪdʒ/
minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
observesverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
poisonousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
with speed
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
SpidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
Spider's
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From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
talentedadjectiveUS /ˈtæləntɪd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
TARANTULAnounUS /təˈræntʃuːlə/
large southern European spider once thought to be the cause of tarantism (uncontrollable bodily movement)
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
a source of difficulty
From this reading However quickly the Spider’s poison kills insects, it is not as a rule serious for us and causes less trouble than a gnat-bite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TARANTULA The Spider has a bad name: most of us think her a horrid animal, and hasten to crush her under our feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
weavernounUS /ˈwiːvər/
a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
(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 Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
which person or people
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She _is_ poisonous, in a way, if by that we understand that the animal is armed with two fangs which cause the immediate death of the little victims that she catches; but there is a great difference between killing a Midge and harming a Man.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Nevertheless, any one who observes her knows that she is a hard worker, a talented weaver, a wily huntress, and very interesting in other ways.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, the Spider is well worth studying, apart from any scientific reasons; but she is said to be poisonous, and that is her crime and the main reason why we hate her.
