used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The others, as a rule, do not show themselves until nightfall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
BandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
bramblesnounUS /ˈbræmbəlz/
plural of “bramble” — any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the shrill light that vexes them is the joy of the fields.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The others, as a rule, do not show themselves until nightfall.
divisible by two
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading But the shrill light that vexes them is the joy of the fields.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
hiding-place
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From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But the shrill light that vexes them is the joy of the fields.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But the shrill light that vexes them is the joy of the fields.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
not in physical motion
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The others, as a rule, do not show themselves until nightfall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The others, as a rule, do not show themselves until nightfall.
being perceived or observed
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
others
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From this reading The others, as a rule, do not show themselves until nightfall.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The others, as a rule, do not show themselves until nightfall.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The others, as a rule, do not show themselves until nightfall.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading But the shrill light that vexes them is the joy of the fields.
SilkyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlki/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
SPIDER'S
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From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
SpidersnounUS /ˈspaɪdərz/
plural of “spider” — 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 SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
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From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the shrill light that vexes them is the joy of the fields.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The others, as a rule, do not show themselves until nightfall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At some distance from the net they have a rough and ready retreat in the brambles, a hiding-place made of a few leaves held together by stretched threads.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The others, as a rule, do not show themselves until nightfall.
under normal conditions
From this reading It is here that they usually remain in the daytime, motionless and sunk in meditation.
vexesverbUS /ˈveksɪz/
third-person singular of “vex” — cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading But the shrill light that vexes them is the joy of the fields.
websnounUS /webz/
plural of “web” — an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading THE SPIDER’S TELEGRAPH-WIRE Of the six Garden Spiders I have noticed, two only, the Banded and the Silky Spiders, stay constantly in their webs, even under the blinding rays of a fierce sun.
