Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

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

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

the lower side of anything

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

in a busy manner

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "How do the flies do it?" said she.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading "How do the flies do it?" said she.

the act of departing

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

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

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

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

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

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From this reading "How do the flies do it?" said she.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "How do the flies do it?" said she.

any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

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

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

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

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It was a pleasure to see them.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "How do the flies do it?" said she.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was a pleasure to see them.

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

From this reading "How do the flies do it?" said she.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

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

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

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

From this reading "How do the flies do it?" said she.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

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

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading "I have tasted at the bottom of the tube of a honeysuckle, or of a jasmine, something more like honey than this powder."

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

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

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

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.

at the time that

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

during the time that

From this reading While speaking, she was going to her bread and honey, when she perceived some one had got the start of her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A number of bees were on the edge of it, and were so busily employed that Piccolissima had an opportunity of examining them closely without fear of disturbing them.