used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The rumble of machinery and the voices of the bee-master and his men grew louder as I approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A great business seemed to be going forward within.
bee-farm
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From this reading THE sweet summer dusk was over the bee-farm.
bee-master
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From this reading The rumble of machinery and the voices of the bee-master and his men grew louder as I approached.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
brewer'snounUS /ˈbruːərz/
possessive form of “brewer” — someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A great business seemed to be going forward within.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE sweet summer dusk was over the bee-farm.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
extracting-house
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From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A great business seemed to be going forward within.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
the act of departing
From this reading A great business seemed to be going forward within.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great business seemed to be going forward within.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The rumble of machinery and the voices of the bee-master and his men grew louder as I approached.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rumble of machinery and the voices of the bee-master and his men grew louder as I approached.
hivesnounUS /haɪvz/
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
and nothing more
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
lamplightnoun
light from a lamp
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
staying power
From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The rumble of machinery and the voices of the bee-master and his men grew louder as I approached.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading The rumble of machinery and the voices of the bee-master and his men grew louder as I approached.
engage in
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
the force of workers available
From this reading The rumble of machinery and the voices of the bee-master and his men grew louder as I approached.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE sweet summer dusk was over the bee-farm.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading The rumble of machinery and the voices of the bee-master and his men grew louder as I approached.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A great business seemed to be going forward within.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
starlightnounUS /ˈstɑːrlaɪt/
the light of the stars
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
strange-looking
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From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE sweet summer dusk was over the bee-farm.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE sweet summer dusk was over the bee-farm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE sweet summer dusk was over the bee-farm.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A great business seemed to be going forward within.
vatnounUS /væt/
a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production
From this reading In the centre of the building stood a strange-looking engine, like a brewer’s vat on legs.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The rumble of machinery and the voices of the bee-master and his men grew louder as I approached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE sweet summer dusk was over the bee-farm.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On every side, as I passed through, the starlight showed me the crowding roofs of the city of hives; and beyond these I could just make out the dim outline of the extracting-house, with a cheerful glow of lamplight streaming out from window and door.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A great business seemed to be going forward within.
