A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
A ring or torque; a bracelet.
The name of the Latin-script letter B.
(usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.
The position of a person or team in a tournament or competition who draws no opponent in a particular round so advances to the next round unopposed, or is awarded points for a win in a league table; also the phantom opponent of such a person or team.
An extra scored when the batsmen take runs after the ball has passed the striker without hitting either the bat or the batsman.
A dwelling.
A thing not directly aimed at; something which is a secondary object of regard; an object by the way, etc.
A pass.
Out of the way, subsidiary.
Along a path which runs past the speaker.
In the vicinity, near.
To or at a place, as a residence or place of business.
Aside, away.
Goodbye.
Near or next to.
From one side of something to the other, passing close by; past.
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
Indicates the person or thing that does or causes something: Through the action or presence of.
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
Indicates an authority according to which something is done.
Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
Indicates a referenced source: According to.
Used to separate dimensions when describing the size of something.
(horse breeding) Designates a horse's male parent (sire); cf. out of.