used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
matters of personal concern
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
in addition
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
areasnounUS /ˈeriəz/
plural of “area” — a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
bookkeepersnounUS /ˈbʊkkiːpərz/
plural of “bookkeeper” — someone who records the transactions of a business
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
brand-newadjectiveUS /ˈbrændnuː/
conspicuously new
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
EnterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
flat-toppedadjective
having a flat or flattened upper surface
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
flaying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
gumsnounUS /ɡʌmz/
plural of “gum” — a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
of the present time and place
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
incorporatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪtɪd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
Lilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
makeshiftadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
come together
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
perchesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “perch” — support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
on the contrary
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
run-away
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
storagenounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
swivelverbUS /ˈswɪvəl/
turn on a pivot
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
typewritingnounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtɪŋ/
writing done with a typewriter
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The clerical department occupied a large unfinished room, obviously makeshift, that had previously been used for the storage of stage properties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as if she had turned the key on those areas that lay outside of the immediate present.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two flat-topped desks, placed so that their swivel chairs faced across a considerable expanse of surface, two bookkeepers' perches also rigged up to meet the exigencies of run-away affairs, and her own little table with its brand-new typewriting machine.
at the time that
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With a flaying intensity that kept her teeth unconsciously ground together so that when she relaxed their pressure the gums fairly sang, Lilly took up her work in the office of the newly incorporated Universal Amusement Enterprises.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Lilly never entered the rather cold breath of this atmosphere without a sense of haven.
