used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
in the past
From this reading "He left the city two days ago, and is not expected to return for a fortnight."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He is not in," an attendant told her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading "He is not in," an attendant told her.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "He left the city two days ago, and is not expected to return for a fortnight."
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
an old word for “before”
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "He left the city two days ago, and is not expected to return for a fortnight."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He left the city two days ago, and is not expected to return for a fortnight."
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading "He left the city two days ago, and is not expected to return for a fortnight."
set up or found
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is not in," an attendant told her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is not in," an attendant told her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "He left the city two days ago, and is not expected to return for a fortnight."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He is not in," an attendant told her.
a brief written record
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "He left the city two days ago, and is not expected to return for a fortnight."
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
in the near future
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
superintendent'snounUS /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtendənts/
possessive form of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "He is not in," an attendant told her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took barely time to swallow a cup of coffee ere she hurried to the number indicated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "He left the city two days ago, and is not expected to return for a fortnight."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Her heart sunk within her as she looked up at the immense building; but with a courage which should have met with a better reward, she took the elevator, and soon found herself on the eighth floor, where the superintendent's office was situated.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading With a note of introduction to the superintendent clutched tightly in her hand, Ida May reached New York City.
