Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

(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 True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

any thing at all

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

have or possess in combination

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

get the meaning of something

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

divisible by two

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

the act of departing

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

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From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

with complete identity; in an identical manner

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

and nothing more

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

engage in

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

speech you make to yourself

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

and nothing more

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

express in words

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

without hypocrisy

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

without making errors

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

characterized by quickness and firmness

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

under normal conditions

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

in or at the place that

From this reading True as this is of writing in general, it seems to me particularly true of writing the monologue, for the monologue is one of those precise forms of the art of writing that may best be compared to the miniature, where every stroke must be true and unhesitating and where all combine unerringly to form the composite whole.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not only does the former know what his subject is, but he usually knows how he is going to treat it, and even some striking phrases and turns of sentences are ready in his mind, together with the hundreds of minute points which, taken together, make up the singleness of impression of the whole.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But just as it is impossible for the human mind--untrained, let us say, in the art of making bricks--to picture at a glance the various processes through which the clay passes before it takes brick form, so it is identically as impossible for the mind of the novice to comprehend in a flash the various purposes and half-purposes that precede the actual work of writing anything.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading In preparing monologue material the writer usually is working in the _sounds_ of spoken--and mis-spoken--words, and the humor that lies in the twisting of ideas into surprising conclusions.

produce a literary work

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

the act of creating written works

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.

but in spite of that

From this reading WRITING THE MONOLOGUE I. CHOOSING A THEME Before an experienced writer takes up his pencil he has formed definitely in his mind just what he is going to write about--that is the simple yet startling difference between the experienced writer and the novice.