used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And you think you've found them."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
deem to be
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
discourteousadjective
showing no courtesy; rude
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
divisible by two
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
evolveverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlv/
work out
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
apart from; not including
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
set up or found
From this reading "And you think you've found them."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
assemble or get together
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
how
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From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
and nothing more
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
paleontologistnounUS /ˌpeɪliənˈtɑːlədʒɪst/
a specialist in paleontology
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
Rob's
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From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And you think you've found them."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And you think you've found them."
thirty-odd
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From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I might further add that the suggestion that this planet had been stocked with its present supply of life types by visitors from space was advanced by a paleontologist, not by one of my colleagues.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
won't
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From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
a late time of life
From this reading I gather he could not understand how life could evolve to the state it shows in the thirty-odd million years that the planet seems to have been solid.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you think you've found them."
you've
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From this reading "And you think you've found them."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "I think nothing, except that I have found, with Rob's help, something which neither his professional knowledge, nor mine, nor even yours, is able to explain; and I think an explanation is desirable.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I hope you won't consider me discourteous for pointing out that each time you have tried to accuse me of jumping to conclusions, you have been able to do so only by jumping to some yourself.
