used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
in actual fact
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are perhaps the most important workers in the hive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
foragernoun
someone who hunts for food and provisions
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
assemble or get together
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
gatherernounUS /ˈɡæðərər/
a person who gathers
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
GATHERERSnounUS /ˈɡæðərərz/
plural of “gatherer” — a person who gathers
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading These are perhaps the most important workers in the hive.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
of great significance or value
From this reading These are perhaps the most important workers in the hive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading These are perhaps the most important workers in the hive.
NECTARnounUS /ˈnektər/
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
by chance
From this reading These are perhaps the most important workers in the hive.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
secreteverbUS /sɪˈkriːt/
generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are perhaps the most important workers in the hive.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I want you to understand that the bees do not actually gather what we call honey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What the bees gather, and what the flowers secrete, is nectar, which is a thin watery liquid, containing among other things a large proportion of cane sugar.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading These are perhaps the most important workers in the hive.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE NECTAR GATHERERS In this chapter I propose to relate to you the day’s work of a nectar gatherer, or forager.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you look it up in your dictionary you will find that nectar is described as being “any pleasant liquid.”
