used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
for the reason that
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
buildsnounUS /bɪldz/
plural of “build” — constitution of the human body
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
bumblebeenounUS /ˈbʌmbəlbiː/
robust hairy social bee of temperate regions
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
honey-flies
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From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
and nothing more
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
mouse-nest
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From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
and nothing more
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
Tatanka
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From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “The Indians,” he told his friends, “do not like the little black honey-flies.
Tumahga-tanka
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From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Tumahga-tanka is like the Indians: he gathers only very little honey food, just for a day or two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tatanka was not enthusiastic about the prospect of a bee hunt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We like Tumahga-tanka, the big bumblebee, that builds his cells in an old mouse-nest on the ground.
a Caucasian
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They call them white men’s flies, because they came into our country with the white man.
