used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I turn over page after page with the fingers of thought.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading What am I writing?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
cannot
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From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading I turn over page after page with the fingers of thought.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
the aggregate of past events
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What am I writing?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
engage in
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I turn over page after page with the fingers of thought.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I turn over page after page with the fingers of thought.
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 I turn over page after page with the fingers of thought.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
perusingnounUS /pərˈuːzɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
a special situation
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I turn over page after page with the fingers of thought.
propel through the air
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
transcriptnounUS /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I turn over page after page with the fingers of thought.
verbiagenounUS /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/
overabundance of words
From this reading Sometimes I throw down the pen, saying to myself, "it is all folly, all verbiage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What am I writing?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I turn over page after page with the fingers of thought.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I see characters glowing or darkened with passion,--lines alternately bright and shadowy, distinct and obscure, and it seems an easy thing to make a transcript of these for the outward world."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading There is a history within worth perusing, but I cannot bring it forth to light.
the act of creating written works
From this reading What am I writing?
