used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Explanations, let me say at the start, I have none to offer.
avocationnounUS /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I can claim nothing more in the construction of these pages than the qualities of a faithful reporter.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading I can claim nothing more in the construction of these pages than the qualities of a faithful reporter.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
ExplanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Explanations, let me say at the start, I have none to offer.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading I can claim nothing more in the construction of these pages than the qualities of a faithful reporter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
only a very short time before
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Explanations, let me say at the start, I have none to offer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Explanations, let me say at the start, I have none to offer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Explanations, let me say at the start, I have none to offer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
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 If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
narratornounUS /ˈnereɪtər/
someone who tells a story
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
not any; not one
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
not one, and not any
From this reading Explanations, let me say at the start, I have none to offer.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I can claim nothing more in the construction of these pages than the qualities of a faithful reporter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I can claim nothing more in the construction of these pages than the qualities of a faithful reporter.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Explanations, let me say at the start, I have none to offer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading I can claim nothing more in the construction of these pages than the qualities of a faithful reporter.
perplexverbUS /pərˈpleks/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That which took place I relate.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I can claim nothing more in the construction of these pages than the qualities of a faithful reporter.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
recountverbUS /rɪˈkaʊnt/
narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading That which took place I relate.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading I can claim nothing more in the construction of these pages than the qualities of a faithful reporter.
express in words
From this reading Explanations, let me say at the start, I have none to offer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Explanations, let me say at the start, I have none to offer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That which took place I relate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I can claim nothing more in the construction of these pages than the qualities of a faithful reporter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That which took place I relate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If the narrative which I am about to recount perplex the reader, it can hardly do so more than it has perplexed the narrator.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I have had no special education or experience as a writer; both my nature and my avocation have led me in other directions.
