Both Uses of
speculate
in
Dreamland
- Her arrival at Jackson Middle preceded the breakup of two well-established couples, as well as marking the beginnings of a reputation built more on speculation and wishful thinking than truth, which had followed her since.
Chpt 3speculation = uncertain thoughts and guesses
- And there's been some speculation that you may … have some kind of problem.
Chpt 10 *speculation = thought and guesses (without certainty)
Definition:
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(speculate as in: don't know, but I'll speculate) to think about, wonder, guess or theorize with much uncertainty