used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
BroadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading Broadly distinguished, there are two methods of telling a story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
a person who is in charge
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
devotesverbUS /dɪˈvoʊts/
third-person singular of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Broadly distinguished, there are two methods of telling a story.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
elaborationnounUS /ɪˌlæbərˈeɪʃən/
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Broadly distinguished, there are two methods of telling a story.
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
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 It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
reliancenounUS /rɪˈlaɪəns/
certainty based on past experience
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
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 _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
tellersnounUS /ˈtelərz/
plural of “teller” — United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Broadly distinguished, there are two methods of telling a story.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The other devotes itself in great part to preliminary elaboration in the narrative, making this as amusing as possible, so that the point itself serves to cap a climax.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Broadly distinguished, there are two methods of telling a story.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading One uses the extreme of brevity, and makes its chief reliance on the point.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ The ways of telling a story are as many as the tellers themselves.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is impossible to lay down precise rules by which any one may perfect himself in the art, but it is possible to offer suggestions by which to guide practise in narration toward a gratifying success.
