Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

any specific behavior

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

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

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

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

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

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

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A typewriter was installed on the low table at the front of the bed.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The telephone had been connected with her room, and files of notes and time tables cluttered up the desk.

the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white

From this reading With a quick twist of her wrist, she flooded the room with brightness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading The telephone had been connected with her room, and files of notes and time tables cluttered up the desk.

being joined in close association

From this reading The telephone had been connected with her room, and files of notes and time tables cluttered up the desk.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

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

From this reading The telephone had been connected with her room, and files of notes and time tables cluttered up the desk.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together

From this reading The telephone had been connected with her room, and files of notes and time tables cluttered up the desk.

covered with water

From this reading With a quick twist of her wrist, she flooded the room with brightness.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading A typewriter was installed on the low table at the front of the bed.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

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

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

transmit (knowledge or skills)

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

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

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading A typewriter was installed on the low table at the front of the bed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A typewriter was installed on the low table at the front of the bed.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

not any; not one

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The telephone had been connected with her room, and files of notes and time tables cluttered up the desk.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A typewriter was installed on the low table at the front of the bed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading With a quick twist of her wrist, she flooded the room with brightness.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

move hurridly

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

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

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

and nothing more

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A typewriter was installed on the low table at the front of the bed.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The telephone had been connected with her room, and files of notes and time tables cluttered up the desk.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading The telephone had been connected with her room, and files of notes and time tables cluttered up the desk.

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

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

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

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading With a quick twist of her wrist, she flooded the room with brightness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time

From this reading A typewriter was installed on the low table at the front of the bed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a large room, furnished simply with a few splendid old pieces of mahogany, but in some way, Josie in the few hours of her stay had managed to impart an air of activity and alertness to her apartment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE EMPTY ROOM There was no depression in the spirits of Josie O’Gorman as she bade Mary Louise good-night at her bedroom door, and jumping up the stairs, two at a time, she entered her own room with a rush of energy.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading With a quick twist of her wrist, she flooded the room with brightness.