used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
Atwill
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From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
Bassett
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From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
Boordman
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From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
compilationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃən/
something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading Harwood, intent upon the compilation of a report of the paper-mill receivership, was nevertheless mindful of the unwonted length of the conference.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
CouriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
Dan
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From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
being one more than ten
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
give expression to
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
FarrellnounUS /ˈferɪl/
United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
Farrell'snounUS /ˈferɪlz/
possessive form of “farrell” — United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
Harwood
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From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Harwood, intent upon the compilation of a report of the paper-mill receivership, was nevertheless mindful of the unwonted length of the conference.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
held up in the air
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
lightestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəst/
superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
hear with intention
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
the force of workers available
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
mindfuladjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndfəl/
bearing in mind; attentive to
From this reading Harwood, intent upon the compilation of a report of the paper-mill receivership, was nevertheless mindful of the unwonted length of the conference.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Harwood, intent upon the compilation of a report of the paper-mill receivership, was nevertheless mindful of the unwonted length of the conference.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
paper-mill
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From this reading Harwood, intent upon the compilation of a report of the paper-mill receivership, was nevertheless mindful of the unwonted length of the conference.
having a point
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
presciencenounUS /ˈpriːʃiəns/
the power to foresee the future
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
receivershipnounUS /rɪˈsiːvərʃɪp/
the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver
From this reading Harwood, intent upon the compilation of a report of the paper-mill receivership, was nevertheless mindful of the unwonted length of the conference.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Harwood, intent upon the compilation of a report of the paper-mill receivership, was nevertheless mindful of the unwonted length of the conference.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Harwood, intent upon the compilation of a report of the paper-mill receivership, was nevertheless mindful of the unwonted length of the conference.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Farrell, returning from her midday repast, pointed to the closed door, lifted her brows, and held up her forefinger to express surprise and caution.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Harwood, intent upon the compilation of a report of the paper-mill receivership, was nevertheless mindful of the unwonted length of the conference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN" Bassett and Atwill held a conference the next day and the interview was one of length.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
at the time that
From this reading The manager of the "Courier" came to the office in the Boordman Building at eleven o'clock, and when Harwood went to luncheon at one the door had not been opened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miss Farrell's prescience was astonishing; of women she held the lightest opinion, Dan had learned; her concern was with the affairs of men.
