used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading "What I advance is true," said one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "But not the whole truth," answered the other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But not the whole truth," answered the other.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
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From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What I advance is true," said one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
not any; not one
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But not the whole truth," answered the other.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "What I advance is true," said one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/
make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What I advance is true," said one.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
carry out
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
a special situation
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "What I advance is true," said one.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "But not the whole truth," answered the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, there is nothing so evident in life as that there are two sides to a question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir," returned the first (and it seemed to me there was a smack of Dr. Johnson in the speech), "Sir, there is no such thing as the whole truth!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What I advance is true," said one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I overheard the other day a scrap of conversation, which I take the liberty to reproduce.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "But not the whole truth," answered the other.
