used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
(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 Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
BeesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading And yet Huber was blind!
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
domesticatedadjectiveUS /dəˈmestəkeɪtəd/
converted or adapted to domestic use
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
opinion or judgment
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
a man of refinement
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
how
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From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
Huber
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From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
a small worthless amount
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
engage in
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
social deportment
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
PipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
the act of using
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet Huber was blind!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
which person or people
From this reading Is it not interesting to think of this blind philosopher, who, while all was darkness and night to him, was yet able to amuse himself, and prepare a book which should continue long to please and enlighten mankind?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife assisted him in his observations; and thus, by making use of her eyes, he was able to pursue his studies with great success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bees, being domesticated by mankind, have been carefully studied by many learned and curious persons; but M. Huber, a Swiss gentleman, has done more than any other man to make us acquainted with them.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _About the Bees._ In the preceding chapter we have told how Jack became interested about the bees: in this, we have promised to relate some of those curious things which his aunt Piper told him,――respecting the manners and customs of these ingenious and wonderful insects.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet Huber was blind!
