Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

any thing at all

From this reading In some places there is scarcely anything but the veins of the leaves left.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The author of the mischief is a gray-clad Bee.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

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From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

the organ of sight

From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

opinion or judgment

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The author of the mischief is a gray-clad Bee.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

not in action or at work

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In some places there is scarcely anything but the veins of the leaves left.

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading In some places there is scarcely anything but the veins of the leaves left.

either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

engage in

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading The author of the mischief is a gray-clad Bee.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

turn on a pivot

From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In some places there is scarcely anything but the veins of the leaves left.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

only a very short time before

From this reading In some places there is scarcely anything but the veins of the leaves left.

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For scissors, she has her jaws; for compasses, she has her eye and the pivot of her body.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In some places there is scarcely anything but the veins of the leaves left.

shaped in the form of a thimble

From this reading The pieces cut out are made into thimble-shaped bags, meant to contain the honey and the egg: the larger, oval pieces make the floor and sides; the smaller, round pieces are kept for the lid.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

the act of using

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading In some places there is scarcely anything but the veins of the leaves left.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE LEAF-CUTTING BEE If you know how to use your eyes in your garden you may observe, some day or other, a number of curious holes in the leaves of the lilac- and rose-trees, some of them round, some of them oval, as if idle but skillful hands had been at work with the pinking-iron.