Chapter XXXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

the state of being absent

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Davidge was the modern ideal of an executive.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He appeared never to do any work.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He appeared never to do any work.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

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From this reading Davidge was the modern ideal of an executive.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He appeared never to do any work.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading Davidge was the modern ideal of an executive.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He appeared never to do any work.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading Davidge was the modern ideal of an executive.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Davidge was the modern ideal of an executive.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He appeared never to do any work.

not any; not one

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Davidge was the modern ideal of an executive.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Davidge was the modern ideal of an executive.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He appeared never to do any work.

the act of using

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Davidge was the modern ideal of an executive.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had his work so organized that it went on in his absence as if he were there.

at the time that

From this reading He kept an empty desk and when he was away no one missed him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He appeared never to do any work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He would not use a roll-top desk, but sat at a flat table with nothing on it but a memorandum-pad, a calendar, an "in" and an "out" basket, both empty most of the time.