used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
Betty
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From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading Scholar conversant with Mallory method preferred.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
DigestverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
dynasticadjectiveUS /daɪˈnæstɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of a dynasty
From this reading "Wanted:--Translator of Egyptian inscriptions and papyri of later dynastic periods.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading "Wanted:--Translator of Egyptian inscriptions and papyri of later dynastic periods.
at any time
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
ExceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
the organ of sight
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
hypnotizedadjectiveUS /ˈhɪpnətaɪzd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
inscriptionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “inscription” — letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading "Wanted:--Translator of Egyptian inscriptions and papyri of later dynastic periods.
and nothing more
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Wanted:--Translator of Egyptian inscriptions and papyri of later dynastic periods.
a room where books are kept
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
Mallory
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From this reading Scholar conversant with Mallory method preferred.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Scholar conversant with Mallory method preferred.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
papyri
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From this reading "Wanted:--Translator of Egyptian inscriptions and papyri of later dynastic periods.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading "Wanted:--Translator of Egyptian inscriptions and papyri of later dynastic periods.
PharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Scholar conversant with Mallory method preferred.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
rereadverbUS /ˈriːˈriːd/
read anew; read again
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
ScholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Scholar conversant with Mallory method preferred.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
TranslatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading "Wanted:--Translator of Egyptian inscriptions and papyri of later dynastic periods.
triplingnounUS /ˈtrɪpəlɪŋ/
increase by a factor of three
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Wanted:--Translator of Egyptian inscriptions and papyri of later dynastic periods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The waiting heap of correspondence was forgotten, and she read and reread as if hypnotized the chance advertisement which had caught her eye:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A Message From Pharaoh._ On the morning following her visit to the opera, Betty sat at her desk in the library, with a copy of the _Literary Digest_, which had just arrived in the mail spread out before her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Exceptionally high rates, tripling those ever previously paid in America will be given for accurate authentic work.
