Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

any specific behavior

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

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

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

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

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

carefully weighed

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

constricted in size

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

psychological suffering

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

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

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

a holding device

From this reading "You're through?" said Miss Holder.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

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

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

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 Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

bringing again into activity and prominence

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You're through?" said Miss Holder.

something that remunerates

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "You're through?" said Miss Holder.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

the upper part of anything

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

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

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

in a weary manner

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

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

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

at the time that

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

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

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

which person or people

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading WITHOUT COUNTING THE COST There had been a revival of speculation in industrial enterprise, and it was unusually late at night when Miss Townshead rose wearily from the table she had been busy at.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

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

From this reading Trade is spasmodic in the West, and those who live by it work with feverish activity when the tide is with them.

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

From this reading Her eyes ached, her fingers and arms were cramped, but that did not distress her greatly, for Townshead needed many comforts, and she was earning what would have been considered in England a liberal salary.

the act of creating written works

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.

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

From this reading "You're through?" said Miss Holder.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was very quiet in the room at the top of the towering building, where, however, another young woman, who as it happened was jealous of her companion's progress, still sat writing, and a light blinked in the adjoining one across the passage in which one of the heads of the firm would probably remain most of the night.