used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
eagerly desirous
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
applicantnounUS /ˈæplɪkənt/
a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
a youthful male person
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
countersnounUS /ˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
Denton
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From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
elfish-looking
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From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
to come or go into
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
firm'snounUS /fɜːrmz/
possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
immediately past
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
the force of workers available
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
Messrs
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From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
narrow-chested
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From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading IN THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
pale-facedadjective
having a pale face
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
quartered
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From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
ScoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
scrawnyadjectiveUS /ˈskrɔːni/
being very thin
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
shoppersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpərz/
plural of “shopper” — someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
not in physical motion
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
SUPERINTENDENT'SnounUS /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtendənts/
possessive form of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading IN THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
a message informing of danger
From this reading At last a private door was opened by an elfish-looking boy, and the earliest applicant was allowed to enter, the boy warning her, as she did so, to "be quick about it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the fifth floor of the building, where the firm's offices were quartered, a score or more of anxious girls and women waited eagerly for an opportunity to enter their applications for service.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Scores of pale-faced women and narrow-chested men stood behind the counters, while "cash girls," with waxen cheeks and scrawny figures, darted here and there on their ceaseless errands.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The monster department store of Messrs. Denton, Day & Co. was thronged with shoppers, although the morning was still young.
