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From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
in addition
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
binderynoun
a workshop where books are bound
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
cavernousadjectiveUS /ˈkævərnəs/
being or suggesting a cavern
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
ChandlernounUS /ˈtʃændlər/
United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
Corey
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From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
departmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
being one more than seven
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
yet to be or coming
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
in motion
From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
by chance
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
pressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
store-room
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From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
stratumnounUS /ˈstrætəm/
one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The new home was a great cavernous concrete structure of eight spacious floors.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading The eighth floor was to be given over to surplus stock, and it would also serve as a store-room for paper and supplies.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
ThirtiesnounUS /ˈθɜːrtiz/
the time of life between 30 and 40
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
twenty-year
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From this reading A twenty-year lease had been taken on a building especially designed to fit its needs in the East Thirties.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
typesettingverbUS /ˈtaɪpsetɪŋ/
inflected form of “typeset” — set in type
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading § 1 The Chandler P. Corey Company was moving its offices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the ground floor were to be the new presses destined to print the magazines, and perhaps some of the books in the future; the next two floors were to house the bindery, the composing room and typesetting machines; the editorial rooms were to be located on the fourth floor, and above these would come in order the advertising, circulation and pattern departments, each with a stratum in the great concrete block to itself.
