Chapter III · In the Depths

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am seeking employment,” said Joyce, “can you give me any?”

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

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

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

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “I am seeking employment,” said Joyce, “can you give me any?”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “What can I do for you?”

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From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

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

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What can I do for you?”

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading “I am seeking employment,” said Joyce, “can you give me any?”

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “What can I do for you?”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “I am seeking employment,” said Joyce, “can you give me any?”

coins made of gold

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

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

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

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

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

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

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “What can I do for you?”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

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

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

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

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

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

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I am seeking employment,” said Joyce, “can you give me any?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

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

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

the act of searching for something

From this reading “I am seeking employment,” said Joyce, “can you give me any?”

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

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

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

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

From this reading An elderly man in gold spectacles looked up from his desk.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What can I do for you?”

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

From this reading Joyce rose from the cane-bottomed chair on which he had been sitting, and followed the clerk through the busy outer office into the private room beyond.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you step this way, the manager will see you,” said the clerk, lifting the flap of the counter.