Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

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

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

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

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

the act of burning something

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

intentionally conceived

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

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

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

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

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

being one more than seven

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

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

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

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

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

disregarded

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

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

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

according to the clock

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

above and across; more than

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

marked by precise accordance with details

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading She snapped off the lights with an air that implied reproof, or could not have failed of that effect if the man at the desk had been conscious of the act.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

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

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

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

From this reading The electric lights over Dan's desk were burning, a fact not lost upon his stenographer.

at the time that

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

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

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "MY BEAUTIFUL ONE" Miss Farrell was surprised to find her employer already in his office when she unlocked the door at eight o'clock the next morning, and her surprise was increased when Harwood, always punctilious in such matters, ignored the good-morning with which she greeted him.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Rose's eyes were as sharp as her wits, and she recognized at a glance the file-envelopes and papers relating to the Kelton estate, many of them superscribed in her own hand, that lay on Harwood's desk.

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

From this reading It was apparent that Harwood had either spent the night in his office or had gone to work before daylight.