Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

any workplace where people are very busy

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

plural of “cell” — any small compartment

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

straighten with a comb

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

to come or go into

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

provide as food

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

assemble or get together

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

a teeming multitude

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

set afire or burning

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

engage in

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

with speed

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

a moving crowd

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

very small

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

-ing form of “ventilate” — expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

at the time that

From this reading THE COMB BUILDERS When a colony or swarm of bees first enter their new home or hive, the comb builders set about making the comb.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The comb is formed of food-cells, in which to store honey and pollen; and cradle cells, in which the queen may lay her eggs.

which person or people

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading HOW THE BEES WORK AS I said, the work in the Beehive City is divided up.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading The Worker Bees are divided into various groups: who forage for nectar; who gather pollen; who guard the entrance to the hive from enemies; who clean the city; who build the comb; the nurse-bees, who feed the babies; the undertakers, who carry away the dead; and a group whose duty it is to fan the air to keep the hive cool.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading THE VENTILATING WORKERS—THE FANNERS They keep their tiny wings vibrating so rapidly that sometimes the draught they make will put out a lighted candle flame held at the entrance of the hive at night.