used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
booking-clerk
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From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
ComicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Comic, isn't it?
elbowedverbUS /ˈelboʊd/
past form of “elbow” — push one's way with the elbows
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
Euston
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From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
isn't
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From this reading Comic, isn't it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Comic, isn't it?
JAPANESEnounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
and nothing more
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
pigeon-hole
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From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
cut with a saw
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
get rid of
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
do one's shopping
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
at the time that
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Picture the clerks at Euston fumbling away at their beads while an impatient throng elbowed one another before the pigeon-hole!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He seems unable to give the simplest change without this sort of reckoning.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN A JAPANESE INN If we received a slight shock when we saw the woman in the shop adding up by the help of beads, what about the booking-clerk at the station?
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The station is quite small, merely a shed with a wooden roof set on posts.
