used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
(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 When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
bee-hive
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From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
Betsey
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From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
dronesnounUS /droʊnz/
plural of “drone” — stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
fingeringnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
obtain
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
InquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
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 _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
others
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From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
by chance
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading After the swarming season is over, a general massacre of the drones in the hive takes place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By his own inquiries, therefore, and the help of aunt Betsey, he learned the following additional particulars respecting these curious insects.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It happened in his case, as it has in many others, that the more he knew about this subject, the more interesting it became to him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
precisely as stated
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
at the time that
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading When he first noticed the bees, crawling about the flowers, and fingering the little delicate leaves in the centre of the blossoms, he did not think much about them; but now that he had become acquainted with the wonders of the bee-hive, he was very curious to gain all the knowledge he could upon the subject.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Many curious things about bees._ We have already told so much about bees, that our young readers are perhaps weary of the subject; but it must be remembered that we are relating the story of Inquisitive Jack, and it is proper that we should give a full account of whatever interested him.
