used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
brought into existence
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
BOULOGNE
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From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT TO BOULOGNE.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
comprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensəbəl/
capable of being comprehended or understood
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
Devlin
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From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Therefore, we will not waste time in explaining or discussing it.
DOWSETT
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From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT TO BOULOGNE.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Therefore, we will not waste time in explaining or discussing it.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
of great significance or value
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
KENNETH
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From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT TO BOULOGNE.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
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 "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
engage in
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WE TRACK MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore, we will not waste time in explaining or discussing it.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Therefore, we will not waste time in explaining or discussing it.
the local environment
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
in a strange manner
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, we will not waste time in explaining or discussing it.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT TO BOULOGNE.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading WE TRACK MR.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Besides," I added, glancing at Devlin, "it is a theory strangely born and strangely built up, and, in all likelihood, you would reject the most important parts of it as incredible and impossible.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Therefore, we will not waste time in explaining or discussing it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE TRACK MR.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Therefore, we will not waste time in explaining or discussing it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It would occupy too long a time," I replied, "to make my theory thoroughly comprehensible to you.
