adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was dreadfully witless and flat.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
burlesquenounUS /bərˈlesk/
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
burlesqued
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You know I was going to send you that detective play, so that you could re-write it.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading It was dreadfully witless and flat.
extravagantlyadverbUS /ˌekˈstrævəɡəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It was dreadfully witless and flat.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading You know I was going to send you that detective play, so that you could re-write it.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know I was going to send you that detective play, so that you could re-write it.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
nosingverbUS /ˈnoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “nose” — search or inquire in a meddlesome way
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading You know I was going to send you that detective play, so that you could re-write it.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
re-write
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You know I was going to send you that detective play, so that you could re-write it.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading You know I was going to send you that detective play, so that you could re-write it.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You know I was going to send you that detective play, so that you could re-write it.
Stewart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stewart” — United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well I didn't do it because I couldn't find a single idea in it that could be useful to you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading My book is half finished; I wish to heaven it was done.
witlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɪtləs/
(used as complement) to the utmost degree
From this reading It was dreadfully witless and flat.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading I have given up writing a detective novel--can't write a novel, for I lack the faculty; but when the detectives were nosing around after Stewart's loud remains, I threw a chapter into my present book in which I have very extravagantly burlesqued the detective business--if it is possible to burlesque that business extravagantly.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know I was going to send you that detective play, so that you could re-write it.
