used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
on or to one side
From this reading Larry glanced through the reports mechanically, initialled one, and put the others aside.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then he opened the cupboard and, taking out the tray, carried it to the table.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
cigar-case
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From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Then he opened the cupboard and, taking out the tray, carried it to the table.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
embossedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɔːst/
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
finger-tips
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
gingerlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/
with extreme care or delicacy
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Larry glanced through the reports mechanically, initialled one, and put the others aside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he opened the cupboard and, taking out the tray, carried it to the table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
initialled
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Larry
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lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Larry glanced through the reports mechanically, initialled one, and put the others aside.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used of mouth or eyes
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others
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Larry glanced through the reports mechanically, initialled one, and put the others aside.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
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reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Larry glanced through the reports mechanically, initialled one, and put the others aside.
sound loudly and sonorously
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move by turning over or rotating
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
swivelverbUS /ˈswɪvəl/
turn on a pivot
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Then he opened the cupboard and, taking out the tray, carried it to the table.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Then he opened the cupboard and, taking out the tray, carried it to the table.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Larry glanced through the reports mechanically, initialled one, and put the others aside.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he opened the cupboard and, taking out the tray, carried it to the table.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Larry glanced through the reports mechanically, initialled one, and put the others aside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he opened the cupboard and, taking out the tray, carried it to the table.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Then he opened the cupboard and, taking out the tray, carried it to the table.
precisely as stated
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
look attentively
From this reading He examined the watch again in the light of day, the swivel ring, the cigar-case, and lastly the roll of paper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By daylight the embossed characters were visible, and he put his finger-tips over them very gingerly.
the act of creating written works
From this reading She nodded, took out a telegram form from her rack, and began writing.
