used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I am not contending by the above that this is a good book; far from it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not contending by the above that this is a good book; far from it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The book by the popular author flies without wings, as it were.
Ashcroft
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From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading It must assert itself personally, and succeed by its own efforts.
assetnounUS /ˈæset/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading The one by the well-known author has a valuable asset in its creator; the one by the new author has no asset but its own merits.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
for the reason that
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The one by the well-known author has a valuable asset in its creator; the one by the new author has no asset but its own merits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading I am not contending by the above that this is a good book; far from it.
creatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The one by the well-known author has a valuable asset in its creator; the one by the new author has no asset but its own merits.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It must assert itself personally, and succeed by its own efforts.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I am not contending by the above that this is a good book; far from it.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The book by the popular author flies without wings, as it were.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am not contending by the above that this is a good book; far from it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one by the well-known author has a valuable asset in its creator; the one by the new author has no asset but its own merits.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not contending by the above that this is a good book; far from it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It must assert itself personally, and succeed by its own efforts.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
engage in
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The one by the well-known author has a valuable asset in its creator; the one by the new author has no asset but its own merits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
not any; not one
From this reading The one by the well-known author has a valuable asset in its creator; the one by the new author has no asset but its own merits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not contending by the above that this is a good book; far from it.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
others
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From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It must assert itself personally, and succeed by its own efforts.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading It must assert itself personally, and succeed by its own efforts.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It must assert itself personally, and succeed by its own efforts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am not contending by the above that this is a good book; far from it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am not contending by the above that this is a good book; far from it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
Tumnoun
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The one by the well-known author has a valuable asset in its creator; the one by the new author has no asset but its own merits.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading The one by the well-known author has a valuable asset in its creator; the one by the new author has no asset but its own merits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The book by the popular author flies without wings, as it were.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (Some of which appeared in the Ashcroft Journal) Author of "Songs of a Sick Tum Tum," and some others It is more difficult to sell a good book by a new author than it is to sell a poor one by a popular author, because the good book by the new author must make its way against great odds.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The book by the popular author flies without wings, as it were.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The book by the popular author flies without wings, as it were.
