Chapter XIV

anew

From this reading Then she put on the stocking again, but now the soft papers rested between the stocking and the sole of her foot.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The pump fitted more snugly than before, although not uncomfortably so.

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

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

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

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The pump fitted more snugly than before, although not uncomfortably so.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Then she put on the stocking again, but now the soft papers rested between the stocking and the sole of her foot.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

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From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The pump fitted more snugly than before, although not uncomfortably so.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

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

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

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

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

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

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

set down according to a plan

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

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From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The pump fitted more snugly than before, although not uncomfortably so.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The pump fitted more snugly than before, although not uncomfortably so.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Then she put on the stocking again, but now the soft papers rested between the stocking and the sole of her foot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Then she put on the stocking again, but now the soft papers rested between the stocking and the sole of her foot.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then she put on the stocking again, but now the soft papers rested between the stocking and the sole of her foot.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Then she put on the stocking again, but now the soft papers rested between the stocking and the sole of her foot.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

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

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

fitting closely

From this reading The pump fitted more snugly than before, although not uncomfortably so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The pump fitted more snugly than before, although not uncomfortably so.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Then she put on the stocking again, but now the soft papers rested between the stocking and the sole of her foot.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading Then she put on the stocking again, but now the soft papers rested between the stocking and the sole of her foot.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The pump fitted more snugly than before, although not uncomfortably so.

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

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she put on the stocking again, but now the soft papers rested between the stocking and the sole of her foot.

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

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

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

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading The almost transparent sheets of the second carbon copy she folded carefully as though she meant to place them in an envelope.

inflected form of “typewrite” — write by means of a keyboard with types

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

in physical discomfort

From this reading The pump fitted more snugly than before, although not uncomfortably so.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading But instead of this, her right foot slipped out of its walking pump, the sheer silk stocking followed it.

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From this reading PROFESSOR Dorothy, upon finishing the article on Winnite, laid the original and first carbon copy of the typewritten sheets on Mrs. Lawson’s desk.