used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
any thing at all
From this reading “Anything to tell me, Miss Kane?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
Burthon
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From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
Kane
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From this reading “Anything to tell me, Miss Kane?”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Anything to tell me, Miss Kane?”
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Anything to tell me, Miss Kane?”
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
ORISSAnoun
state in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
RESIGNSverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnz/
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
express in words
From this reading “Anything to tell me, Miss Kane?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He seemed abstracted and moody during the forenoon—a return of his old puzzling manner—and Orissa regretted she had not been brave enough to tell him of their decision to reject his offer when he gave her the opportunity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
at the time that
From this reading When he came in at nine o’clock he smiled upon her and asked:
in the company of; together with
From this reading ORISSA RESIGNS Meantime Orissa was having a hard time at the office endeavoring to avoid a personal conversation with Mr. Burthon.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She shook her head, flushing a little, and he went to his desk without another word.
