used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
(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 Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
analogynounUS /əˈnælədʒi/
an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
bombifer
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From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
CHARIVARIA
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From this reading CHARIVARIA.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading It looks, after all, as if some of our Museums wanted closing.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
set up or found
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
inductionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
set down according to a plan
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It looks, after all, as if some of our Museums wanted closing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
MuseumsnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading It looks, after all, as if some of our Museums wanted closing.
nestings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
ObservernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It looks, after all, as if some of our Museums wanted closing.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
the local environment
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
Polonius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
relationshipsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪps/
plural of “relationship” — a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
samenessnounUS /ˈseɪmnəs/
the quality of being alike
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
similaritiesnounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerətiz/
plural of “similarity” — the quality of being similar
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It looks, after all, as if some of our Museums wanted closing.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is sufficient if the sameness should apply to particular attributes or occurrences found by induction to have similar relationships or consequences."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
validitynounUS /vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
someone who visits
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It looks, after all, as if some of our Museums wanted closing.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading MANY early nestings are recorded as the result of the mild weather, and at least one occasional visitor (_Polonius bombifer_) has laid eggs in various parts of the country.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Says a learned correspondent of _The Observer_: "There may be fundamental differences between observed phenomena without affecting the validity of a strict analogy; and after all an analogy is based upon presented similarities.
