used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
(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 He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
without doubt or question
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
deem to be
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
delineations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
how
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From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
engage in
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
a particular point in time
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
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 He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
go across or through
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
personages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
recedeverbUS /rɪˈsiːd/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
express in words
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
a special situation
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading In a mere sketch with the pencil you can do better: by lighter lines and finer touches you make distant objects recede; by bolder strokes and stronger delineations you bring forward the near and the distinct.
except if; if not
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
in or at the place that
From this reading He takes up the narrative where it left off; an abstract proposition is put before him, and he does not pursue it to any of its consequences.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is the most difficult thing in the world to convey to the mind of a reader the idea of extended space by a rapid sketch.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading He does not consider for one moment, unless it be clearly explained to him, how those days and those weeks, with all the events which they brought to pass, had wrought upon the characters, the circumstances, and the relative positions of the personages before him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may say days passed, and weeks; but the reader does not believe a word of it.
