used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
from appearances alone
From this reading But he apparently never finished it.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
booksellernounUS /ˈbʊkselər/
the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he apparently never finished it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
daresay
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From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading There is some raciness in the detail of it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
enjoysverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
ex-virgin
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From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
an act that fails
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading But he apparently never finished it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
a young female
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is some raciness in the detail of it.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
intriguedverbUS /ˈɪntriɡd/
past form of “intrigue” — cause to be interested or curious
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is some raciness in the detail of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is some raciness in the detail of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
last-named
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From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he apparently never finished it.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
pizzicatonoun
a note or passage that is played pizzicato
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Perhaps, despite its public failure, it enjoys a measure of _pizzicato_ esteem behind the door.
racinessnounUS /ˈreɪsinəs/
a strong odor or taste property
From this reading There is some raciness in the detail of it.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
second-hand
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From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
self-revelation
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From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There is some raciness in the detail of it.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
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 author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is some raciness in the detail of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author, having achieved its colossal self-revelation, became intrigued by the notion that he was a literary man of sorts, and informed me that he was undertaking the story of the girl last-named—the spotted ex-virgin.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I daresay any second-hand bookseller will be able to find a copy of the book for you: “One Man,” by Robert Steele.
