used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
(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 As usual, all seemed to be busy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
anthillnounUS /ˈænthɪl/
a mound of earth made by ants as they dig their nest
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
antsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As usual, all seemed to be busy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading As usual, all seemed to be busy.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
Honey-dew
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From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
a small worthless amount
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
having a point
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As usual, all seemed to be busy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
in the near future
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some appeared to be occupied in bringing out the eggs, which they laid in the sun, so that they might hatch the sooner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, all seemed to be busy.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Another visit to the anthill.――Honey-dew.――The different kinds of ants, and other things._ As soon as breakfast was over, the next day, Jack and his aunt set out to visit the ants in the garden.
look attentively
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some were engaged in cleaning out the house, for they were seen to bring out small pieces of sand, which they carried to a little distance, and threw them away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Jack soon pointed out a hill, which he had observed before, and they both sat down to watch the little creatures at their work.
