Chapter XXI

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

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

serving to warn

From this reading The other two sides were profusely adorned with illuminated texts, of cheerful and admonitory nature.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading The other two sides were profusely adorned with illuminated texts, of cheerful and admonitory nature.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

in addition

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

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

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

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

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

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

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

for the reason that

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

an attendant who carries the golf clubs for a player

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The other two sides were profusely adorned with illuminated texts, of cheerful and admonitory nature.

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

the first light of day

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

either a design that is fixed to some surface or a paper bearing the design which is to be transferred to the surface

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

being one more than seven

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

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

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

time without end

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

divisible by two

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

the act of giving

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

(used of eyes) lacking liveliness

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

coins made of gold

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

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

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

provided with artificial light

From this reading The other two sides were profusely adorned with illuminated texts, of cheerful and admonitory nature.

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

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

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

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

the literary culture

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

used to form the superlative

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The other two sides were profusely adorned with illuminated texts, of cheerful and admonitory nature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

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

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

in an abundant manner

From this reading The other two sides were profusely adorned with illuminated texts, of cheerful and admonitory nature.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

possessive form of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

plural of “text” — the words of something written

From this reading The other two sides were profusely adorned with illuminated texts, of cheerful and admonitory nature.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

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

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

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

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

before a time limit expires

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

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

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

full of trouble

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

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

From this reading THE PAN-AMERICAN If little has been said hitherto of Miss Ruby Caddie, it is not because she was not an Institution of Cyrus; far from it!

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

From this reading The other two sides were profusely adorned with illuminated texts, of cheerful and admonitory nature.

at the time that

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

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

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

during the time that

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Miss Ruby spent her days in a box measuring eight feet by ten, glazed on two sides; one window giving on the street, the other on a small and dingy space which she called the Outer Office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The other two sides were profusely adorned with illuminated texts, of cheerful and admonitory nature.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She was even more than that, though that would be enough for most people; she was a National Institution; she was the Pan-American!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Miss Ruby's visitors were advised that this was Her Busy Day; that it was proper to Smile While You Wait: that "When Time is withdrawn, Will Eternity dawn!" etc., etc. The latter sentiment was also inscribed in letters of gold (decalcomania!) on a manuscript book which lay on Miss Ruby's desk, and which was further labeled "Timely Texts for Troublous Telegrams."