Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

Having no one else present.

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

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

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Ever welcome her appearance!

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Pleasant the sound of her approaching step!

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From this reading And every morning Azalia came in and read the news.

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

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading HONOR TO THE BRAVE.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading And every morning Azalia came in and read the news.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

at any time

From this reading Ever welcome her appearance!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading And every morning Azalia came in and read the news.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

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

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading HONOR TO THE BRAVE.

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

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

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

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading And every morning Azalia came in and read the news.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

information about recent and important events

From this reading And every morning Azalia came in and read the news.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pleasant the sound of her approaching step!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Pleasant the sound of her approaching step!

-ing form of “purr” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading And every morning Azalia came in and read the news.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Pleasant the sound of her approaching step!

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Pleasant the sound of her approaching step!

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

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

From this reading HONOR TO THE BRAVE.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

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

From this reading HONOR TO THE BRAVE.

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

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

accept gladly

From this reading Ever welcome her appearance!

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

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.

but in spite of that

From this reading Paul's mother lived alone, and yet she was not without company; for the bees and the humming-birds buzzing among the flowers, the old clock ticking steadily, the cat purring in the sunshine, were her constant friends through the long summer days.