used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
(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 Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
any thing at all
From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
Bee'snounUS /biːz/
possessive form of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
consnounUS /kɑːnz/
plural of “con” — an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
grabverbUS /ɡræb/
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
Hal
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From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
haven't
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From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
it's
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From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
by chance
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
prosnounUS /proʊz/
plural of “pro” — an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
ReturnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
express in words
From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
sidedverbUS /ˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “side” — take sides for or against
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
express a supposition
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
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 Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
Verny
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From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading Bill Returns The Call They weighed the pros and cons of Bee’s theory for the better part of an hour.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And as we haven’t anything better to go by we might as well grab the theory.
at the time that
From this reading If that tree was there when Old Verny lived here it’s fair to suppose that it was near the cabin; perhaps right alongside of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hal advanced all the arguments he could think of against it, but Jack sided with Bee almost from the first.
you're
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From this reading “I don’t say you’re right, Bee,” he stated, “but I do think it’s a pretty good theory.
