used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
anew
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
(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 Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
BUGnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
BUTTERFLYverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
Cassandra's
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From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
highest in quality
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
engage in
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
MayanounUS /ˈmaɪə/
a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
recklesslyadverbUS /ˈrekləsli/
in a reckless manner
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
move hurridly
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She made up her mind to be more cautious in the future, not to rush into things so recklessly.
under normal conditions
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
at the time that
From this reading It was in the evening particularly, when twilight fell and the little bee was all by herself, that one consideration after another stirred her mind.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading But the next morning, if the sun shone, she usually forgot half the things that had bothered her the night before, and allowed her eagerness for experiences to drive her out again into the gay whirl of life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BUG AND THE BUTTERFLY Her adventure with the spider gave Maya something to think about.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Cassandra's prudent warnings about the greatest dangers that threaten the bees, were enough to give one pause; and there were all sorts of other possibilities, and the world was such a big place--oh, there was a good deal to make a little bee stop and think.
