1,400
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From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
any person at all
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
averagesnounUS /ˈævrɪdʒɪz/
plural of “average” — a statistic describing the location of a distribution
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
crystalliseverb
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
else
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From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
endeavouring
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From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
immediately past
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
absolutely essential
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
outputnounUS /ˈaʊtpʊt/
final product; the things produced
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
pencilledadjective
drawn or written with a pencil
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
precedeverbUS /prɪˈsiːd/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
revisesnounUS /rɪˈvaɪzɪz/
plural of “revise” — the act of rewriting something
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
revisionnounUS /riˈvɪʒən/
the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
not often
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
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 They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
Tarkington
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From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
typedverbUS /taɪpt/
past form of “type” — write by means of a keyboard with types
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
undecipherableadjective
not easily deciphered
From this reading Notes, sometimes covering several dozen pencilled pages and undecipherable by anyone else, precede the composition of a play or novel.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
at the time that
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In addition to this day by day revision, Tarkington revises a story or book as a whole; it is then typed, and after that is seldom altered.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
produce a literary work
From this reading When this occurs, it is sometimes necessary to write the next to the last chapter or scene and then go back to the general plan or the beginning.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading They are vague ideas and suggestions, the writer endeavouring not to crystallise his story too suddenly.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Work proceeds every day, Sundays included, and averages about 1,400 words a day of fresh output, preceded by correction of the previous day’s writing.
