used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Nuova's First Experiences_ It was truly a remarkable sight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
(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 She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
aye
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From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
cappedadjectiveUS /kæpt/
used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns
From this reading In each wall some of the cells were open and some capped over.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
clambering
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From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
divisible by two
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
ExperiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading _Nuova's First Experiences_ It was truly a remarkable sight.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Nuova's First Experiences_ It was truly a remarkable sight.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
set up or found
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
horizontallyadverbUS /ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntəli/
in a horizontal direction
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Nuova's First Experiences_ It was truly a remarkable sight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
Nuova's
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From this reading _Nuova's First Experiences_ It was truly a remarkable sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In each wall some of the cells were open and some capped over.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
unusual or striking
From this reading _Nuova's First Experiences_ It was truly a remarkable sight.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _Nuova's First Experiences_ It was truly a remarkable sight.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In each wall some of the cells were open and some capped over.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _Nuova's First Experiences_ It was truly a remarkable sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
precisely as stated
From this reading This wall of cells towered far above her even to the very roof of the hive, and below her it stretched away down to the floor.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Nuova's First Experiences_ It was truly a remarkable sight.
waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She found that she was part way up a vertical wall or comb of waxen cells, each of six sides and all lying horizontally in the wall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Facing it towered another similar wall of cells, and there was but little more space between the two than was needed for the free movement of the scores, aye, even hundreds of bees that were clambering about over the opposite faces of the walls.
