used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FAITH BECOMES AN OBJECT OF JEALOUSY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading FAITH BECOMES AN OBJECT OF JEALOUSY.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
cannot
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From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
divisible by two
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading FAITH BECOMES AN OBJECT OF JEALOUSY.
a social unit living together
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading FAITH BECOMES AN OBJECT OF JEALOUSY.
Jennings
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From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
and nothing more
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
Marvin
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From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
a particular point in time
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
not any; not one
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading FAITH BECOMES AN OBJECT OF JEALOUSY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAITH BECOMES AN OBJECT OF JEALOUSY.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
and nothing more
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading You see, poor Miss Jennings has no family, only a crippled brother, so we clerks are really her brothers and sisters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
refrain from harming
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
having a supporting base
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Faith Marvin was standing before his partners with a paper in her hand, and just as he entered she was speaking eagerly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Mr. Day opened the office door with the message in his hand, he hesitated for a moment, in something like bewilderment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We would be so thankful if you would do this, gentlemen--even for half a day, if you cannot spare a whole one.
