used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
highly skilled
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
in actual fact
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
antennæ
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From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
BeesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
COMMUNICATIONnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
travel across or pass over
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
duellists
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From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
in a gradual manner
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
How
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From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
of great significance or value
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
without good reason
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
march in a procession
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
participate in games or sport
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
express in words
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading For a fraction of a second one seems to lightly tap the antennæ of the other, and it is evident that some communication is passing between them.
express in words
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
look attentively
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Not only can they communicate simple facts, but they actually can, in their way, talk or tell each other things.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading POWERS OF COMMUNICATION Bees have not, so far as we can tell, any system of language such as we have, but it is quite certain that they are able to communicate with one another.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading How this is accomplished without any voice we are not able to say, but it is certain that in this connection the wondrous antennæ play a most important part.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you watch bees on the board in front of the hive, you will see them sometimes march up to one another and gently cross the antennæ, as two duellists cross their swords before a fight.
