used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
accountantnounUS /əˈkaʊntənt/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Mary hadn't looked in it far when she knew she was examining a work of art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
confined by bonds
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
costsnounUS /kɑːsts/
pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Mary hadn't looked in it far when she knew she was examining a work of art.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mary hadn't looked in it far when she knew she was examining a work of art.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
hadn't
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From this reading Mary hadn't looked in it far when she knew she was examining a work of art.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
ten 10s
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mary hadn't looked in it far when she knew she was examining a work of art.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
go away from a place
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mary hadn't looked in it far when she knew she was examining a work of art.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary hadn't looked in it far when she knew she was examining a work of art.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
typewrittenverbUS /ˈtaɪprɪtən/
inflected form of “typewrite” — write by means of a keyboard with types
From this reading It was a formidable document, nearly three hundred typewritten pages, neatly bound in hard covers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
at the time that
From this reading A few hours later, Mary was sitting in her office, thinking of this and that (as the old phrase goes) when a knock sounded on the door and the elderly accountant entered.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "We have finished the first part of our work," he said, "that dealing with factory costs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will leave this with you and when you have read it, I would like to go over it with you in detail."
