used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Moreover, when he had looked again, he saw other bees in the act of drinking.
anew
From this reading Moreover, when he had looked again, he saw other bees in the act of drinking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
Arden
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From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Moreover, when he had looked again, he saw other bees in the act of drinking.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading So he quietly dismounted, gave his bridle rein to the darky, crouched and crept forward.
Buckville
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From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading So he quietly dismounted, gave his bridle rein to the darky, crouched and crept forward.
placed crosswise
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading So he quietly dismounted, gave his bridle rein to the darky, crouched and crept forward.
darky
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From this reading So he quietly dismounted, gave his bridle rein to the darky, crouched and crept forward.
dismounted
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From this reading So he quietly dismounted, gave his bridle rein to the darky, crouched and crept forward.
take in liquids
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Moreover, when he had looked again, he saw other bees in the act of drinking.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
at any time
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
FORGETSverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading So he quietly dismounted, gave his bridle rein to the darky, crouched and crept forward.
set up or found
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
honorablyadverbUS /ˈɑːnərəbli/
in an honorable manner
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, when he had looked again, he saw other bees in the act of drinking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
Jess
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From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Moreover, when he had looked again, he saw other bees in the act of drinking.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
Mephisto
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From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, when he had looked again, he saw other bees in the act of drinking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Moreover, when he had looked again, he saw other bees in the act of drinking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
pikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
with low volume
From this reading So he quietly dismounted, gave his bridle rein to the darky, crouched and crept forward.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading So he quietly dismounted, gave his bridle rein to the darky, crouched and crept forward.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
cut with a saw
From this reading Moreover, when he had looked again, he saw other bees in the act of drinking.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
SHERIFFnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he quietly dismounted, gave his bridle rein to the darky, crouched and crept forward.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
in the near future
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
tricklingverbUS /ˈtrɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
TusknounUS /tʌsk/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
undiverted
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From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
at the time that
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SHERIFF FORGETS HIS PRISONER Had Jess remained undiverted when he galloped out of Arden, Brent might soon have been honorably and apologetically escorted from the Buckville court house steps; but as he crossed a stream trickling over the pike--the same spot where Tusk gave battle to Mephisto--his eyes rested on a bee, a bee which had settled there to drink from the moist earth.
which person or people
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading This checked the sheriff, who was ever considerate of his fondness for wild honey--and this was a wild bee.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading There is sometimes found in the realm of man one whom a bee will not sting.
