adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, looking at those words, and comparing them with my former opening, I find they are the self-same words repeated.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading But, looking at those words, and comparing them with my former opening, I find they are the self-same words repeated.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
descrying
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From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading But, looking at those words, and comparing them with my former opening, I find they are the self-same words repeated.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
how
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From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading But, looking at those words, and comparing them with my former opening, I find they are the self-same words repeated.
pennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading But, looking at those words, and comparing them with my former opening, I find they are the self-same words repeated.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
self-same
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From this reading But, looking at those words, and comparing them with my former opening, I find they are the self-same words repeated.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the more surprising to me, because I employ them in quite a new connection.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading They may serve, however, if I let them remain, to suggest how very difficult I find it to begin to explain my explanation.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading But, sitting with my pen in my hand looking at those words again, without descrying any hint in them of the words that should follow, it comes into my mind that they have an abrupt appearance.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading An uncouth phrase: and yet I do not see my way to a better.
