used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading But alas, the high gods mocked Amos Adams.
Adams'snounUS /ˈædəmzɪz/
possessive form of “adams” — American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But alas, the high gods mocked Amos Adams.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But alas, the high gods mocked Amos Adams.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
gestationnounUS /dʒeˈsteɪʃən/
the period during which an embryo develops (about 266 days in humans)
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
INTRODUCEverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
invertebratenounUS /ˌɪnˈvɜːrtəbrət/
any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
mockedverbUS /mɑːkt/
past form of “mock” — treat with contempt
From this reading But alas, the high gods mocked Amos Adams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
an amount of time
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
Identical; not different.
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
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 IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
THEMEnounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
THESISnounUS /ˈθiːsəs/
an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
a special situation
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
at the time that
From this reading Time was, in its invertebrate period of gestation when this story was to be Amos Adams's story.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
which person or people
From this reading It was to be the story of one who saw great visions that were realized, who had from the high gods whispers of their plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH WE INTRODUCE THE FOOL AND HIS LADY FAIR AND WHAT HE SAID IN HIS HEART--THE SAME BEING THE THEME AND THESIS OF THIS STORY A story is a curious thing, that grows with a kind of consciousness of its own.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading What a book it would have been if Amos and Mary could have written it--the story of dreams come true.
