used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
have
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
CLIMBINGnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
COLLISIONnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
disputingverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispute” — take exception to
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
estopped
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From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
facie
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From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
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 He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That story," said Spalding, "reminds _me_ of a bear story.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
not any; not one
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "That story," said Spalding, "reminds _me_ of a bear story.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
primanounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
any competition
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "That story," said Spalding, "reminds _me_ of a bear story.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That story," said Spalding, "reminds _me_ of a bear story.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
Spalding
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From this reading "That story," said Spalding, "reminds _me_ of a bear story.
SPALDING'S
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From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
express in words
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That story," said Spalding, "reminds _me_ of a bear story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading SPALDING'S BEAR STORY--CLIMBING TO AVOID A COLLISION--AN UNEXPECTED MEETING--A RACE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall do as the Doctor did, tell it as it was told to me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He at least is estopped from disputing it, and we lawyers call that _prima facie_ evidence of its truth.
which person or people
From this reading I did not see the bear, but I know the man who was the hero of it, and his brother told the story in his presence one day, and he made no denial.
