used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
in addition
From this reading It is its great feast, the great feast also of the little ones and the queen-mother; it is the prime ingredient of honey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
anthers
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From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
attractsverbUS /əˈtrækts/
third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
the lower side of anything
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading How carry home a liquid so that others may enjoy it?
corollanounUS /kərˈɑːlə/
(botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading How carry home a liquid so that others may enjoy it?
enticeverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪs/
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading It is its great feast, the great feast also of the little ones and the queen-mother; it is the prime ingredient of honey.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is its great feast, the great feast also of the little ones and the queen-mother; it is the prime ingredient of honey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
where you live at a particular time
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HONEYnounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
How
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
ingredientnounUS /ˌɪnˈɡriːdiənt/
a component of a mixture or compound
From this reading It is its great feast, the great feast also of the little ones and the queen-mother; it is the prime ingredient of honey.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is its great feast, the great feast also of the little ones and the queen-mother; it is the prime ingredient of honey.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading How carry home a liquid so that others may enjoy it?
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
engage in
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading How carry home a liquid so that others may enjoy it?
nectarnounUS /ˈnektər/
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is its great feast, the great feast also of the little ones and the queen-mother; it is the prime ingredient of honey.
oozesnounUS /ˈuːzɪz/
plural of “ooze” — any thick, viscous matter
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
others
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From this reading How carry home a liquid so that others may enjoy it?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading It is its great feast, the great feast also of the little ones and the queen-mother; it is the prime ingredient of honey.
queen-mother
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From this reading It is its great feast, the great feast also of the little ones and the queen-mother; it is the prime ingredient of honey.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading How carry home a liquid so that others may enjoy it?
stigmanounUS /ˈstɪɡmə/
the apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This nectar is what the bee wants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading This nectar is what the bee wants.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HONEY “THE bee is diligent: at sunrise it is at work, far from the hive, visiting the flowers one by one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You already know what it is in flowers that attracts insects: I have told you about the nectar, that sweet liquor that oozes out at the bottom of the corolla to entice the little winged people and make them shake the anthers on the stigma.
