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From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
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From this reading 21.
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From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading =Note A, p.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
Agalena
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From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading =Note B, p.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
bell-shapedadjective
having a convex shape that resembles a bell
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
box-wood
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From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
Epeira
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From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
FignounUS /fɪɡ/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
globosa
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From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
naevia
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From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
a brief written record
From this reading =Note A, p.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
Orbweaver
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From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading =Note A, p.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
SpeckledadjectiveUS /ˈspekəld/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
spinsnounUS /spɪnz/
plural of “spin” — a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
Tubeweaver
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From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
vitae
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From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
websnounUS /webz/
plural of “web” — an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading 22.=--One of the most common webs spun upon grass, on box-wood borders of flower beds, on arbor vitae hedges, and such like positions, is that of the Speckled Tubeweaver, Agalena naevia, here described.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 22.=--Epeira globosa is a species of Orbweaver, which spins above its round snare a bell-shaped silken tent, represented at Fig. 17, p.
