used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
equally
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
(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 Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
any thing at all
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
bitesnounUS /baɪts/
plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
recognizable; marked
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
defectiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfektɪv/
having a defect
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
doesn't
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From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
EXPERIMENTSnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
forty-sevenadjective
being seven more than forty
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
FRAGRANCEnounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
golly
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From this reading "But golly!
GreasernounUS /ˈɡriːsər/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
I'd
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From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
insect'snounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
possessive form of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
staying power
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
mosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
Skippy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
Snorky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPERIMENTS IN FRAGRANCE THE result of the first investigation in the likes and dislikes of the New Jersey mosquito brought a decided difference of opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
Tunxton's
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From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was admitted (given the swollen condition of Greaser Tunxton's legs) that the insect's sense of hearing was undoubtedly defective.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Snorky Green was equally emphatic in expressing his conviction that all colors were alike to it, but Skippy insisted that it was not scientific to jump to a conclusion on the basis of one experiment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had forty-seven bites on the red stocking and sixty-five on the blue, and if that doesn't prove anything, I'd like to know what!"
