aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
(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 Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
Edith
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From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
Edith's
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From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
assemble or get together
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
a young female
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
how
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From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
not any; not one
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
the season of growth
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
carry out
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the little girl thanked her new friend for telling her so much about his interesting pets, and promised to come and see him as often as she could.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
to-day
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From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
Tommy
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From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading “They sleep during the long, cold winter days, and awaken when the warm spring returns,” replied her kind instructor.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
at the time that
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading “What do the bees do in winter when there are no flowers from which to gather honey?” inquired Edith.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now,” said Edith’s father, “we had better go, or you will not get to see Tommy to-day.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Edith thought she did not like the worker bee as well as the others; but when she heard what industrious little workers they are, and how they take all the care of the young bees, build the cells of wax, and bring in the honey, she felt much more affection for them.
