Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

plural of “absurdity” — a message whose content is at variance with reason

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another feature is the slurring of the point.

from appearances alone

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

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From this reading Artemus Ward dealt in numbers three and four a good deal.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

make right or correct

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Artemus Ward dealt in numbers three and four a good deal.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Artemus Ward dealt in numbers three and four a good deal.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Another feature is the slurring of the point.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Artemus Ward dealt in numbers three and four a good deal.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The fourth and last is the pause.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Artemus Ward dealt in numbers three and four a good deal.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

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From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

in a not unlawful manner

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

immediately past

From this reading The fourth and last is the pause.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Artemus Ward dealt in numbers three and four a good deal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading The fourth and last is the pause.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Another feature is the slurring of the point.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

not evidencing any purpose or goal

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

inflected form of “slur” — play smoothly or legato

From this reading Another feature is the slurring of the point.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

a lightweight cord

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Artemus Ward dealt in numbers three and four a good deal.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

migratory

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading Artemus Ward dealt in numbers three and four a good deal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To string incongruities and absurdities together in a wandering and sometimes purposeless way, and seem innocently unaware that they are absurdities, is the basis of the American art, if my position is correct.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A third is the dropping of a studied remark apparently without knowing it, as if one were thinking aloud.