used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
anew
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
(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 worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
any thing at all
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
set up or found
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
and nothing more
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
most important element
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
nicknamedverbUS /ˈnɪkneɪmd/
past form of “nickname” — give a nickname to
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
the local environment
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
physiognomies
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From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
one of four equal parts
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
scumnounUS /skʌm/
worthless people
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
signboardnoun
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
in the near future
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
SpidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
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 IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
SPIDER'S
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From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
Villeneuve
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From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
WEBnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
well-filled
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From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The "Spider's web" closed upon him, and he was lost; for the walls never betrayed what passed behind them, nor did the inhabitants feel any desire to do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE SPIDER'S WEB If one passes in Marseilles from Main Street across Villeneuve Place, and turns into Prison Street, there appears a dirty old house just opposite this street, which upon a signboard bears the appellation: "The Big Spider."
which person or people
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In fact, the whole surroundings of that quarter were nicknamed "The Spider Quarter," and many a one who had entered the quarter with well-filled pockets never left it again.
belonging to which person
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The worst of vices found here in the Big Spider their formation, and the scum of all parts of the world used to assemble here.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading This house is a resort for sailors of the worst kind, and, as soon as darkness sets in, becomes crowded with customers, whose physiognomies are anything but encouraging.
