the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am Inducted into the Cave, and Enlist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am Inducted into the Cave, and Enlist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As prospective joint-proprietor and co-malefactor, I bid you welcome."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
propose a payment
From this reading "As prospective joint-proprietor and co-malefactor, I bid you welcome."
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The office was on the ground-floor of one of the more pretentious buildings of Lattimore's main street.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading I am Inducted into the Cave, and Enlist.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
co-malefactor
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From this reading "As prospective joint-proprietor and co-malefactor, I bid you welcome."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
EnlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading I am Inducted into the Cave, and Enlist.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading The office was on the ground-floor of one of the more pretentious buildings of Lattimore's main street.
Here's
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From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am Inducted into the Cave, and Enlist.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
InductedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌktɪd/
past form of “induct” — place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
From this reading I am Inducted into the Cave, and Enlist.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I am Inducted into the Cave, and Enlist.
Jim
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From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
joint-proprietor
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From this reading "As prospective joint-proprietor and co-malefactor, I bid you welcome."
Lattimore's
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From this reading The office was on the ground-floor of one of the more pretentious buildings of Lattimore's main street.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
most important element
From this reading The office was on the ground-floor of one of the more pretentious buildings of Lattimore's main street.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The office was on the ground-floor of one of the more pretentious buildings of Lattimore's main street.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The office was on the ground-floor of one of the more pretentious buildings of Lattimore's main street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The office was on the ground-floor of one of the more pretentious buildings of Lattimore's main street.
pretentiousadjectiveUS /priˈtenʃəs/
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
From this reading The office was on the ground-floor of one of the more pretentious buildings of Lattimore's main street.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading "As prospective joint-proprietor and co-malefactor, I bid you welcome."
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here's the cave," said Jim, at the door of his office, next morning.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The office was on the ground-floor of one of the more pretentious buildings of Lattimore's main street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am Inducted into the Cave, and Enlist.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
accept gladly
From this reading "As prospective joint-proprietor and co-malefactor, I bid you welcome."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The smiles with which the employees resumed their work indicated that the extraordinary character of this welcome was not lost upon them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As prospective joint-proprietor and co-malefactor, I bid you welcome."
