used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
cappingverbUS /ˈkæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “cap” — lie at the top of
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
contaminationnounUS /kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən/
the state of being contaminated
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The hive generally fills rapidly with honey during July.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
evaporatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvæpəreɪtəd/
drawn off in the form of vapor
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
fermentnounUS /fərˈment/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading The hive generally fills rapidly with honey during July.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
brought together in one place
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The hive generally fills rapidly with honey during July.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading The hive generally fills rapidly with honey during July.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading The hive generally fills rapidly with honey during July.
honey-comb
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From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The hive generally fills rapidly with honey during July.
and nothing more
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
nectarnounUS /ˈnektər/
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
with speed
From this reading The hive generally fills rapidly with honey during July.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
in the near future
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
not in physical motion
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
superadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpər/
of the highest quality
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hive generally fills rapidly with honey during July.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As each cell in the honey-comb gets filled with this honey, the bees seal it over with a thin capping of wax, to preserve the contents from any outside contamination, just as we tie the vegetable parchment over our pots of jam.
at the time that
From this reading When the super is full it may be removed from the hive, and, if honey is still coming in in fair quantity, another one substituted for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But by means of the high temperature which the bees always maintain inside the hive the excess of moisture is evaporated out, and the nectar is changed into thick ripe honey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hive generally fills rapidly with honey during July.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When honey—or, strictly speaking, nectar—is first gathered from the flowers, its consistency is thin, almost like water, and if it remained in this state it would soon ferment and go sour.
