AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
(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 Mary McBirney loved the song of the bees; she loved the bright valley; she loved her home and most of all she loved those within it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
any person at all
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
catalpas
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From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
domenounUS /doʊm/
a concave shape whose distinguishing characteristic is that the concavity faces downward
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
provide as food
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
five-mile
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From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
hivesnounUS /haɪvz/
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mary McBirney loved the song of the bees; she loved the bright valley; she loved her home and most of all she loved those within it.
honeysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
hummed
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From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mary McBirney loved the song of the bees; she loved the bright valley; she loved her home and most of all she loved those within it.
held dear
From this reading Mary McBirney loved the song of the bees; she loved the bright valley; she loved her home and most of all she loved those within it.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary McBirney loved the song of the bees; she loved the bright valley; she loved her home and most of all she loved those within it.
McBirney
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From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
mimosas
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From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mary McBirney loved the song of the bees; she loved the bright valley; she loved her home and most of all she loved those within it.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
OutlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
sad-eyed
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From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Mary McBirney loved the song of the bees; she loved the bright valley; she loved her home and most of all she loved those within it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
express a supposition
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mary McBirney loved the song of the bees; she loved the bright valley; she loved her home and most of all she loved those within it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Sitting there at the “Outlook,” she could see over the bright valley and catch the gleam of the sun on the river and on the distant dome of the county courthouse.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
wagonway
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From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
in or at the place that
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ma McBirney, sitting sad-eyed at the edge of the mountain plateau on which her cottage stood, was absently watching the road.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading About her the bees hummed, intent on their day’s work; and not far distant stood the buzzing village of hives which Thomas McBirney had placed where the Pride of India tree, the mimosas and catalpas, the trumpet flower and wild honeysuckle could feed them.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mary McBirney loved the song of the bees; she loved the bright valley; she loved her home and most of all she loved those within it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had no reason to suppose that anybody would be winding up that five-mile wagonway to see her, yet for some reason she could not fix her mind on her work that morning.
