used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Heads, I am hero; tails, I am villain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BASIL'S PLOT AND "MRS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
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From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
BASIL'S
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From this reading BASIL'S PLOT AND "MRS.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Heads, I am hero; tails, I am villain.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Heads, I am hero; tails, I am villain.
ten 10s
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading BASIL'S PLOT AND "MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
ninety-nineadjective
being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading BASIL'S PLOT AND "MRS.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
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 so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading Heads, I am hero; tails, I am villain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading If so, I foresee that I shall have to toss a coin to decide on the casting of my own part in the story.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading But it has always been a theory of mine that ninety-nine out of a hundred novels are unjust toward some of their principal characters.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Heads, I am hero; tails, I am villain.
at the time that
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading BAL" I Will the time come, I wonder, when I can calmly "work up" these things into a plot?
