used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
(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 VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
let fall to the ground
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
fangnounUS /fæŋ/
a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
gashverbUS /ɡæʃ/
cut open
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
hornetnounUS /ˈhɔːrnɪt/
large stinging paper wasp
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
instilledverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪld/
past form of “instill” — impart gradually
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
lancetnounUS /ˈlænsət/
an acutely pointed Gothic arch, like a lance
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
engage in
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
not any; not one
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
permitsnounUS /pərˈmɪts/
plural of “permit” — a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
Identical; not different.
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
except if; if not
From this reading But it has positively no effect on our skin, unless there is already a gash, a simple scratch, that permits it to penetrate into the flesh and mingle with the blood.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the poison to act on us, it must come in contact with our blood by a wound which opens the way for it.
VENOMnounUS /ˈvenəm/
toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
waspnounUS /wɑːsp/
a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading VENOM “ALL venomous creatures act in the same way as the bee, wasp, and hornet.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The weapon has no other effect than that of opening a route for the venomous liquid, and this is what causes the injury.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading With a special weapon—needle, fang, sting, lancet—placed sometimes in one part of the body, sometimes in another, according to the species, they make a slight wound into which is instilled a drop of venom.
