used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is only an artless yarn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
artlessadjective
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading It is only an artless yarn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
apart from; not including
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Outwardly a book, it is not a book in the ordinary sense.
ItalicnounUS /aɪˈtælɪk/
a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Outwardly a book, it is not a book in the ordinary sense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only an artless yarn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Outwardly a book, it is not a book in the ordinary sense.
OutwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Outwardly a book, it is not a book in the ordinary sense.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Outwardly a book, it is not a book in the ordinary sense.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
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 His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
precisely as stated
From this reading His tale is not thrilling, except in so far as the understanding reader can see that he escaped being one of the great army of the unfit by a very narrow margin.
Wesblock
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From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Italic text displayed as: _italic_ PREFACE This work is in the form of a book
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Wesblock is a common type, and he writes himself down as he knows himself or thinks he knows himself.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading It is only an artless yarn.
