used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading Neither did she mention the subject of the aircraft.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
Burthon
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From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
Cumberford
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From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Neither did she mention the subject of the aircraft.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
make reference to
From this reading Neither did she mention the subject of the aircraft.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither did she mention the subject of the aircraft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
a brief written record
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
Orissanoun
state in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
with low volume
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Neither did she mention the subject of the aircraft.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
except if; if not
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mr. Burthon came at his usual time and on taking his place at the desk looked inquiringly at Orissa, but said nothing.
precisely as stated
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Her employer, watching her stealthily from behind his desk, could not fail to note the joy in her face and was undoubtedly puzzled to account for it—unless, indeed, she and her brother had decided to accept his proposition.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
at the time that
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A FRESH START When Orissa appeared at the office Monday morning she went quietly about her work, feeling very happy indeed.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading The astonishing generosity of Mr. Cumberford had relieved all her worries and brought sunshine into her heart.
