used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
ArchnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
ArtisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
CreatornounUS /kriˈeɪtər/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
emanating from God
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
FOCUSnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
going-away
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From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
GrantingverbUS /ˈɡræntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grant” — let have
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
interiorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriərz/
plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
InvisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
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 Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
OmnipotentadjectiveUS /ɑːmˈnɪpətənt/
having unlimited power
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
OMNISCIENTadjectiveUS /ɑːmˈnɪʃənt/
infinitely wise
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
a light shade of red
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
preoccupationsnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “preoccupation” — an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
prerogativesnounUS /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪvz/
plural of “prerogative” — a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
segregatedadjectiveUS /ˈseɡrəɡeɪtɪd/
separated or isolated from others or a main group
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
thickenverbUS /ˈθɪkən/
make thick or thicker
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
ThirtiethadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrtiəθ/
coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
tiltingverbUS /ˈtɪltɪŋ/
-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
toothbrushnounUS /ˈtuːθbrəʃ/
small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading THE OMNISCIENT FOCUS One of the traditional prerogatives of an Omnipotent Power is to look down at the activities of earth at any given moment and ascertain simultaneously the occupation of any number of people.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Granting the hypothesis of the Divine privilege, and assuming for the purposes of this narrative the Omniscient focus on the characters most concerned in it, let us for the time being look over the shoulder of God and inform ourselves of their various occupations and preoccupations of a Saturday afternoon in late June during the hour before dinner.
visualizedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʒwəlaɪzd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
look attentively
From this reading Thus the Arch Creator--that Being of the Supreme Artistic Consciousness--is able to peer into segregated interiors at His own discretion and watch the plot thicken and the drama develop.
a Caucasian
From this reading Eleanor, in her little white chamber on Thirtieth Street, was engaged in making a pink and green toothbrush case for a going-away gift for her Uncle Peter.
which person or people
From this reading Eleanor, who often visualized this proceeding, always imagined a huge finger projecting into space, cautiously tilting the roofs of the Houses of Man to allow the sweep of the Invisible Glance.
