Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Bruce turned abruptly.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Her face was fresh, her step springy; hers was any but a downcast figure.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

the two together, not just one

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

in a busy manner

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, what do we think of her?" queried a voice at his elbow.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

directed downward

From this reading Her face was fresh, her step springy; hers was any but a downcast figure.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading "Well, what do we think of her?" queried a voice at his elbow.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her face was fresh, her step springy; hers was any but a downcast figure.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Her face was fresh, her step springy; hers was any but a downcast figure.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Her face was fresh, her step springy; hers was any but a downcast figure.

a long fixed look

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

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

From this reading Her face was fresh, her step springy; hers was any but a downcast figure.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Her face was fresh, her step springy; hers was any but a downcast figure.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

and nothing more

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

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inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading "Well, what do we think of her?" queried a voice at his elbow.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

cut with a saw

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

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diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

elastic; rebounds readily

From this reading Her face was fresh, her step springy; hers was any but a downcast figure.

make square

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Her face was fresh, her step springy; hers was any but a downcast figure.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Well, what do we think of her?" queried a voice at his elbow.

a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

the act of testing something

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Bruce turned abruptly.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Well, what do we think of her?" queried a voice at his elbow.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, what do we think of her?" queried a voice at his elbow.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, what do we think of her?" queried a voice at his elbow.

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

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

possessive form of “west” — the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, what do we think of her?" queried a voice at his elbow.

at the time that

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

during the time that

From this reading OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AT BRUCE'S DOOR On the following morning Bruce had just finished an editorial on Doctor West's trial, and was busily thumping out an editorial on the local political situation--the Republican and Democratic conventions were both but a few days off--when, lifting his scowling gaze to his window while searching for the particular word he needed, he saw Katherine passing along the sidewalk across the street.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

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a unit of language that native speakers can identify

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Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Forgetting his editorial, he watched her turn the corner of the Square and go up the broad, worn steps of the dingy old county jail.