used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
for the reason that
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
brought into existence
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
go away from a place
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
engage in
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
overpopulatedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpɑːpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “overpopulate” — cause to have too great a population
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
princessesnounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
plural of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
move hurridly
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
SWARMnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
precisely as stated
From this reading When the time approaches for them to leave the cells, the old queen begins to get very excited, for she seems to know that a rival is about to be born.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
at the time that
From this reading When the hive becomes crowded early in the summer, the bees build queen cells, and in them royal princesses are reared, as we have already seen.
which person or people
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE SWARM It is not known exactly why bees swarm, and it has been said that it is because the hive becomes overpopulated.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So, though she may make the attempt, after being repulsed time after time she will give up, and adopt another procedure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She would like to rush to the cells and put the young princesses to death, and indeed she would do this, were not the cells guarded by the other bees, who anticipate trouble with the old queen.
