used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
highly skilled
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
(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 "After all, it's nothing!"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was no longer a mere journalist; I was an author.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I was no longer a mere journalist; I was an author.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
distinguishesverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading I said, with that intense and unoriginal humanity which distinguishes all of us.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
felicitouslyadverb
in a felicitous manner
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The impossible had occurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
the quality of being humane
From this reading I said, with that intense and unoriginal humanity which distinguishes all of us.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The impossible had occurred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading I said, with that intense and unoriginal humanity which distinguishes all of us.
it's
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From this reading "After all, it's nothing!"
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading I was no longer a mere journalist; I was an author.
for more time
From this reading I was no longer a mere journalist; I was an author.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I was no longer a mere journalist; I was an author.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
not in physical motion
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
not any; not one
From this reading I was no longer a mere journalist; I was an author.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "After all, it's nothing!"
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The impossible had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
ProtectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said, with that intense and unoriginal humanity which distinguishes all of us.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
unoriginaladjective
not original; not being or productive of something fresh and unusual
From this reading I said, with that intense and unoriginal humanity which distinguishes all of us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I said, with that intense and unoriginal humanity which distinguishes all of us.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was no longer a mere journalist; I was an author.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Protected by heaven on account of his good deeds, the publisher felicitously survived; and after a delay of twelve months (twelve centuries--during which I imagined that the universe hung motionless and expectant in the void!) he accomplished his destiny by really and truly publishing my book.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I said, with that intense and unoriginal humanity which distinguishes all of us.
