used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
bee-keeping
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From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
a state at a particular time
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
drone-larva
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From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
generalisationnoun
an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
the act of departing
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
hand-books
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From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
hive-life
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From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
honey-bee
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From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
larvaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrvəl/
immature of its kind; especially being or characteristic of immature insects in the newly hatched wormlike feeding stage
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
and nothing more
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
pollennounUS /ˈpɑːlən/
the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
tabloid-method
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From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
express in words
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
a special situation
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
in the direction of
From this reading As a matter of fact, the pollen in its raw condition is given only to the drone-larva, and this only towards the end of its life as a grub.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
under normal conditions
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
precisely as stated
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading POPULAR beliefs as to the ways of the honey-bee, unlike those relating to many other insects, are surprisingly accurate, so far as they go.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
at the time that
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading This is especially true with regard to pollen, and the uses to which it is put within the hive.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, dealing with such a complex thing as hive-life, it is well-nigh impossible to have understanding on any single point without going very much farther than the ordinary tabloid-method of knowledge can carry us.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The hand-books on bee-keeping usually tell us that pollen is employed with honey as food for the young bees when in the larval state; but this is so wide a generalisation that it amounts to almost positive error.
