Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

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

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

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

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

a continuing very loud noise

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

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

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

a small house with a single story

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

someone who lives in a cottage

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

not in agreement or harmony

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

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

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

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

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading HAMLET FOLK.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading HAMLET FOLK.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

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

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

a teeming multitude

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

and nothing more

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

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

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

in the near future

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

with speed

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

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

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

a moving crowd

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

carry out

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It happened one Sunday morning in June that a swarm of bees issued from a hive in a cottage garden near Okebourne church.

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

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

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

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Being at a great height the cottager could not take them, and, anxious not to lose the swarm, he resorted to the ancient expedient of rattling fire-tongs and shovel together in order to attract them by the clatter.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.

uncontrollably noisy

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

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

From this reading The discordant banging of the fire-irons resounded in the church, the doors being open to admit the summer air; and the noise became so uproarious that the clerk presently, at a sign from the rector, went out to stop it, for the congregation were in a grin.

in or at the place that

From this reading The queen at first took up her position in an elm tree just outside the churchyard, where a large cluster of bees quickly depended from a bough.