used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
consider or hold as true
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
how long something has existed
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading This request arrested me in my fictional progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
for the reason that
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I knew I could write Grant's story--but--I hesitated.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
epicadjectiveUS /ˈepɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
fictionaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪkʃənəl/
related to or involving literary fiction
From this reading This request arrested me in my fictional progress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
let have
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading I knew I could write Grant's story--but--I hesitated.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I knew I could write Grant's story--but--I hesitated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This request arrested me in my fictional progress.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew I could write Grant's story--but--I hesitated.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This request arrested me in my fictional progress.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
and nothing more
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This request arrested me in my fictional progress.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
an amount of time
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading This request arrested me in my fictional progress.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
express the need or desire for
From this reading This request arrested me in my fictional progress.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
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 I knew I could write Grant's story--but--I hesitated.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This request arrested me in my fictional progress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
at the time that
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I was tempted to accept this commission, not merely because of the editor's generous terms of payment but for the deeper reason that _Grant_ was a word of epic significance in my mind.
produce a literary work
From this reading I knew I could write Grant's story--but--I hesitated.
a late time of life
From this reading From the time when I was three years of age, this great name had rung in my ears like the sound of a mellow bell.
but in spite of that
From this reading "It is a mighty theme," I replied, "and yet I am not sure that I ought to give so much of my time at this, the most creative period of my life.
