used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Thank goodness, I am not a novelist!
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
bodilessadjective
not having a material body
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
creatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
gibberverb
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Thank goodness, I am not a novelist!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thank goodness, I am not a novelist!
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
Jesse
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From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
an opinion formed by judging something
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move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
Kate's
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From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
engage in
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
NarrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thank goodness, I am not a novelist!
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading Thank goodness, I am not a novelist!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
paperyadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪpəri/
thin and paperlike
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
revereverbUS /rɪˈvɪr/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
move upward
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Thank goodness, I am not a novelist!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE IMPATIENT CHAPTER _Kate's Narrative_ This chapter is so difficult to start.
except if; if not
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
at the time that
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
which person or people
From this reading Of course the book is only meant for Jesse, for David, for me, and for those to come who may revere us as their ancestors.
belonging to which person
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It deals with a time when life had become impossible unless one could jump from here to Wednesday next, and thence to Monday fortnight.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Think of the fate of the professional writer whose hosts of "characters," the bodiless papery creatures of his brain, will rise up in judgment to accuse their petty creator, to gibber at him, to make his dreams a nightmare.
