used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Life is just one damn thing after another.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Life is just one damn thing after another.”
Aughinbaugh
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He scanned the last line, scowled ferociously, and snapped the platen back.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
Bransford
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From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
click-click
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From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
damnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading “Life is just one damn thing after another.”
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
ferociouslyadverbUS /fərˈoʊʃɪsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading He scanned the last line, scowled ferociously, and snapped the platen back.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He scanned the last line, scowled ferociously, and snapped the platen back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Life is just one damn thing after another.”
Jeff
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From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
Jeff's
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From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
jerkyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɜːrki/
lacking a steady rhythm
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
and nothing more
From this reading “Life is just one damn thing after another.”
lamp-light
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From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
immediately past
From this reading He scanned the last line, scowled ferociously, and snapped the platen back.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Life is just one damn thing after another.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He scanned the last line, scowled ferociously, and snapped the platen back.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
NamelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Life is just one damn thing after another.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
PhilosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
platennounUS /ˈplætən/
work table of a machine tool
From this reading He scanned the last line, scowled ferociously, and snapped the platen back.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading He scanned the last line, scowled ferociously, and snapped the platen back.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading He scanned the last line, scowled ferociously, and snapped the platen back.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading He scanned the last line, scowled ferociously, and snapped the platen back.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading On Jeff’s forehead little beads of sweat stood out, glistening in the lamp-light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
a special situation
From this reading “Life is just one damn thing after another.”
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
unnotedadjective
not taken into account
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading --_A Nameless Philosopher._ Aughinbaugh closed the door behind him and paused, vastly diverted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His entrance had passed unnoted, muffled by the jerky click-click of the typewriter on which Jeff Bransford toiled with painful absorption.
