used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
antnounUS /ænt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
antsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
blackeys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
borernounUS /ˈbɔːrər/
a drill for penetrating rock
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
an opposing military force
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
FormicanounUS /fɔːrˈmaɪkə/
any of various plastic laminates containing melamine
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
fuliginosa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
herculeanadjectiveUS /hərˈkjuːliən/
displaying superhuman strength or power
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
a woman of refinement
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
a particular point in time
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
on one occasion
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
and nothing more
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
Piccola
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
like better; value more highly
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
cut with a saw
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
express in words
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
soot-colored
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I should much prefer that they should be called at once by a name that I could comprehend, 'little blackeys,' instead of these long words, that it almost takes away your breath to pronounce."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
communicated in words
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
in a violent manner
From this reading She shook her hand violently, and uttered a cry that brought her brother to her in a moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
in the company of; together with
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
the words that are spoken
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "Ha! ha! the great body," cried he, as he saw the trouble, and the cause of it; "this is not a worthy enemy; it is only one of the smallest ants.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What would you say if you had to contend with the herculean wood borer?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your ferocious animal is only a modest fuliginosa, Madam Piccola; it is Formica fuliginosa, Latin words, which mean soot-colored ant."
