Chapter IV

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

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

a quantity of money

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

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

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

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

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

plural of “bookkeeper” — someone who records the transactions of a business

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It is impossible for a business woman not to have feminine notions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

a refrigerator for cooling liquids

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

traveling across

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

true confidential information

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

the complete destruction of every trace of something

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading It is impossible for a business woman not to have feminine notions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

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

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is impossible for a business woman not to have feminine notions.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

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

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

clean and tidy up the house

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is impossible for a business woman not to have feminine notions.

a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

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

From this reading It is impossible for a business woman not to have feminine notions.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is impossible for a business woman not to have feminine notions.

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From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

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

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

a large indefinite number

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is impossible for a business woman not to have feminine notions.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading It is impossible for a business woman not to have feminine notions.

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

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

material used to pave an area

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

in a persistent manner

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

inferior in rank or status

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

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

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

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

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

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

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

a room in which things are stored

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

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

From this reading During the summer the O'Valley Leather Company discovered that Mary Faithful made quite as efficient a manager as Steve O'Valley himself.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

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

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They stray into her routine existence like blades of pale grass persistently shooting up between the cracks of paving blocks.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

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

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

at the time that

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

which person or people

From this reading Nor did she neglect any of a multitude of petty details--such as the amount of ice needed for the water cooler, the judicious issue of office supplies; the innovation of a rest-room for girls metamorphosed out of a hitherto dingy storeroom; the eradication of friction between two ancient bookkeepers who had come to regard the universe as against them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It is impossible for a business woman not to have feminine notions.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Even the janitor's feelings were appeased by a few kind words and a crossing of his palm with silver when Mary decided to houseclean before Steve's return.