used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed 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 For example ‘isn’t it-- Is this all’, in contrast to ‘Is--is the place’.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
capitalizesverbUS /ˈkæpətəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “capitalize” — draw advantages from
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading For example ‘isn’t it-- Is this all’, in contrast to ‘Is--is the place’.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
dialognounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
disjointedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/
lacking orderly continuity
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
etext
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From this reading This spaced mdash is retained in the etext.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example ‘isn’t it-- Is this all’, in contrast to ‘Is--is the place’.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example ‘isn’t it-- Is this all’, in contrast to ‘Is--is the place’.
a young female
From this reading JUST A GIRL.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For example ‘isn’t it-- Is this all’, in contrast to ‘Is--is the place’.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST A GIRL.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
mdash
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some minor changes to the text are noted at the end of the book.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For example ‘isn’t it-- Is this all’, in contrast to ‘Is--is the place’.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading This spaced mdash is retained in the etext.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
spacedadjectiveUS /speɪst/
spaced apart
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For example ‘isn’t it-- Is this all’, in contrast to ‘Is--is the place’.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For example ‘isn’t it-- Is this all’, in contrast to ‘Is--is the place’.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_.
at the time that
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The original text deliberately leaves a space after a dash (a spaced mdash) in some dialog, and capitalizes the following word, when it describes a disjointed thought.
