used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They made a rush for the door.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
BEESnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They made a rush for the door.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
FILMINGnounUS /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/
the act of making a film
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They made a rush for the door.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
hoppingverbUS /ˈhɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
go away from a place
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made a rush for the door.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
Pertell
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From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
move hurridly
From this reading They made a rush for the door.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
an educational institution
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
spoilingnounUS /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
the process of becoming spoiled
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
not in physical motion
From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made a rush for the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FILMING THE BEES There was an instant scramble on the part of the school children.
you're
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From this reading Keep still--you're spoiling the scene!" cried Mr. Pertell, fairly hopping about in his excitement.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The humming sound came nearer, and there was more haste on the part of the youngsters to leave the schoolroom.
