used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
ArcticnounUS /ˈɑːrktɪk/
the regions to the north of the Arctic Circle centered on the North Pole
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
collector'snounUS /kəˈlektərz/
possessive form of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
couldn't
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From this reading "Oh, I couldn't!" cried Jane.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, I couldn't!" cried Jane.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
Jane
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From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
mothnounUS /mɔːθ/
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
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 And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I couldn't!" cried Jane.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there, sure enough, in the collector's butterfly net sat the great Arctic moth, listening attentively to the conversation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "One could but try," said the collector, and Jane began to feel for the pin.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then the collector had to own that he wanted the pin to stick through the great Arctic moth, "a magnificent specimen," he added, "which I am most anxious to preserve."
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading But George pinched her arm and whispered, "Ask what he wants it for."
