used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am aware that of the making of sporting books there is no end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I am aware that of the making of sporting books there is no end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I am aware that of the making of sporting books there is no end.
boredomnounUS /ˈbɔːrdəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
don't
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From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
emanatedverbUS /ˈeməneɪtɪd/
past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I am aware that of the making of sporting books there is no end.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
engineeredverbUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrd/
past form of “engineer” — design as an engineer
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
divisible by two
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I am aware that of the making of sporting books there is no end.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
not any; not one
From this reading I am aware that of the making of sporting books there is no end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am aware that of the making of sporting books there is no end.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
a human being
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
and nothing more
From this reading Simply--I want to write.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading I am aware that of the making of sporting books there is no end.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
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 ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am aware that of the making of sporting books there is no end.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Simply--I want to write.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
unassumingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsuːmɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Simply--I want to write.
weavesnounUS /wiːvz/
plural of “weave” — pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I don’t know whether the idea of our big shoot first emanated from my cousin or myself.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ```_This weaves itself perforce into my business_ |It is not that I imagine the world is panting for another tale about a shoot.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading And in this unassuming record of a big shoot, engineered and successfully carried through by two women, there may be something of interest; it is surely worth more than a slight endeavour to engage the even passing interest of one person of average intelligence in these days of universal boredom.
produce a literary work
From this reading Simply--I want to write.
