used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading I would explore the recesses of the creative head.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
esotericadjectiveUS /ˌesəˈterɪk/
confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading I would explore the recesses of the creative head.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading I am fascinated by its impenetrable mysteries.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading I would read the riddle of genius.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I would explore the recesses of the creative head.
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From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
idiosyncraticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdioʊsɪnˈkrætɪk/
peculiar to the individual
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading I am fascinated by its impenetrable mysteries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
insinuationsnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “insinuation” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I am fascinated by its impenetrable mysteries.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I am fascinated by its impenetrable mysteries.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
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From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
occultverbUS /əˈkʌlt/
cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I would read the riddle of genius.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading I would explore the recesses of the creative head.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading I would read the riddle of genius.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
have in common
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
precisely as stated
From this reading A HUMORIST'S NOTE-BOOK I admit that (though, indeed, I can claim a very fair collection of authors as acquaintances) I share the popular interest in the idiosyncratic nature of the literary profession.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading I am as curious as to the occult workings of the minds of authors, the esoteric process by which subtle insinuations of inspiration are translated into works of literary art, as though I had never seen an author--off a platform.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would read the riddle of genius.
