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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.

Example: geography 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.

Out of the way, subsidiary.

Along a path which runs past the speaker.

Example: I watched as it passed by.

In the vicinity, near.

Example: The shop is hard by the High Street.

To or at a place, as a residence or place of business.

Example: I'll stop by on my way home from work.

Aside, away.

Example: The women spent much time after harvest putting jams by for winter and spring.

Near or next to.

Example: The mailbox is by the bus stop.

From one side of something to the other, passing close by; past.

Example: He ran straight by me.

Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).

Example: Be back by ten o'clock!.

Indicates the person or thing that does or causes something: Through the action or presence of.

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.

Example: Craig's Crew plays the bye next week.

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.

Goodbye.