used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Outside, the city was white and radiant, under snow and electric light.
coiledadjectiveUS /kɔɪld/
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Outside, the city was white and radiant, under snow and electric light.
opinion or judgment
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
FORBES
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From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
gratenounUS /ɡreɪt/
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Outside, the city was white and radiant, under snow and electric light.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
loopsnounUS /luːps/
plural of “loop” — fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, the city was white and radiant, under snow and electric light.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Outside, the city was white and radiant, under snow and electric light.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
rivetted
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From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Outside, the city was white and radiant, under snow and electric light.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
typifyverbUS /ˈtɪpəfaɪ/
embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Outside, the city was white and radiant, under snow and electric light.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
the topmost one of two
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading As it fell to the floor and coiled and piled about him, until the upper part of his body alone was visible, it seemed to typify the rising waters of Wall Street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the comfortable office the curtains were drawn, a gas log flamed in the grate, and the electric loops were hot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
a Caucasian
From this reading Outside, the city was white and radiant, under snow and electric light.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading FORBES stood in his office, his eyes rivetted on a narrow belt of telegraph ticking which slipped loosely through his hands, yard after yard, from a machine on the table.
