an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "Good-evening," said the agent, icily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
annotationnounUS /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/
a comment or instruction (usually added)
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
react verbally
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From the door the girl glanced back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading From the door the girl glanced back.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
faringverbUS /ˈferiŋ/
-ing form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
Fifi
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From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the door the girl glanced back.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
a young female
From this reading From the door the girl glanced back.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading From the door the girl glanced back.
Good-evening
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From this reading "Good-evening," said the agent, icily.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
how
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From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
icilyadverbUS /ˈaɪsɪli/
in a cold and icy manner
From this reading "Good-evening," said the agent, icily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
keyholenounUS /ˈkiːhoʊl/
the hole where a key is inserted
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
NeighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
not any; not one
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
Queed
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From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good-evening," said the agent, icily.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
Sharlee
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From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Good-evening," said the agent, icily.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
tippingverbUS /ˈtɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “tip” — cause to tilt
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Queed had drawn his heavy book before him, pencil in hand, and was once more engrossed in the study and annotation of "Man's Duty to His Neighbors."
which person or people
From this reading In the hail Sharlee met Fifi, who was tipping toward the dining-room to discover, by the frank method of ear and keyhole, how the grim and resolute collector was faring.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He bowed slightly in answer to the salute, uttering no further word; for him the interview ended right there, cleanly and satisfactorily.
