A Quick and Simple Dictionary

by

1. Preposition.  Near or next to.
2. Preposition.  At some time before (the given time), or before the end of a given time interval.
3. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Indicates the actor in a clause with its verb in the passive voice) Through the action or presence of.
4. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Indicates the creator of a work) Existing through the authorship etc of.
5. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Indicates the cause of a condition or event) Through the action of, caused by, responsibility for; by dint of.
6. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Indicates a means) Involving/using the means of.
7. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Indicates a source of light {{gloss) .
8. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Indicates a rule followed) Using the rules or logic of.
9. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Indicates the amount of some progression) With a change of.
10. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, In the formulae ''X by X'' and ''by Xs'', indicates a steady progression, one ''X'' after another.) .
11. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Indicates a referenced source) According to.
12. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Indicates an oath) With the authority of.
13. Preposition.  (non-gloss definition, Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.) .
14. Adverb.  Along a path which runs by the speaker.
15. Adverb.  In the vicinity, near.
16. Adverb.  To or at a place, as a residence or place of business.
17. Adverb.  Aside, away.
18. Adjective.  Out of the way, subsidiary.
19. Noun.  (context, card games) A pass.
20. Interjection.  (alternative spelling of, bye) .