used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
(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 The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
for the reason that
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
BrowniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
Mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
naturalistsnounUS /ˈnætʃərəlɪsts/
plural of “naturalist” — an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
not any; not one
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
any competition
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
unusual or striking
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
snaresnounUS /snerz/
plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
spider-pixie
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From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
spider-pixies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
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 fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading SPITE THE SPY.
spritesnoun
atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading SPITE THE SPY.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPITE THE SPY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He belonged to a race of sprites as vicious and cruel as the Brownies are kind and good.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
websnounUS /webz/
plural of “web” — an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading They are called spider-pixies because they do much of their mischief by means of silken webs or snares which they spin, and in which they catch their enemies.
at the time that
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the Assembly of Brownies, which had been held at the old Scotch Manse, was quite dispersed, a spider-pixie entered the vacant tent and began to spin a web.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The fact, however, should work no prejudice against those remarkable creatures, the spiders, which are doubtless worthy of all the loving attention that naturalists give them.
