used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
from appearances alone
From this reading With the weekday he had apparently resumed his business manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
BushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading With the weekday he had apparently resumed his business manner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
consignments
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From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
dictationnounUS /dɪkˈteɪʃən/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
Granville
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From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
ground-glass
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From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
Hazel's
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From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
implementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
inclusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːsɪv/
including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
letteredadjectiveUS /ˈletərd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
the literary culture
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With the weekday he had apparently resumed his business manner.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
and nothing more
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
outgoingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ/
leaving a place or a position
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
POCKETBOOKnounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading With the weekday he had apparently resumed his business manner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading Hazel's work consisted largely of dictation from the shipping manager, letters relating to outgoing consignments of implements.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
weekdaynounUS /ˈwiːkdeɪ/
any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday)
From this reading With the weekday he had apparently resumed his business manner.
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
at the time that
From this reading And she was only reminded of it when, at nine o'clock, Mr. Andrew Bush walked through the office, greeting the force with his usual curt nod and inclusive "good morning" before he disappeared behind the ground-glass door lettered "Private."
in the company of; together with
From this reading HEART, HAND--AND POCKETBOOK Miss Weir was unprepared for what subsequently transpired as a result of that casual encounter with the managing partner of the firm.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading By the time she went to work on Monday morning she had almost forgotten the meeting in Granville Park.
