used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
an act that fails
From this reading She had heard the swift rumours of Steve's failure.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
a young female
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
GorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had heard the swift rumours of Steve's failure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She had heard the swift rumours of Steve's failure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
high-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
how
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From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
O'Valley's
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From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had heard the swift rumours of Steve's failure.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
by chance
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading She had heard the swift rumours of Steve's failure.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
Steve's
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From this reading She had heard the swift rumours of Steve's failure.
possessing sweep
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
moving very fast
From this reading She had heard the swift rumours of Steve's failure.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
hard to endure
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very Gorgeous Girl who swept serenely into the room and lost no time in introducing the nature of her errand.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
which person or people
From this reading Understanding that the visitor's card had a deeper significance than the messenger who delivered it realized, Mary closed the outer doors of her office and waited for her guest.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Not an hour later Mrs. Stephen O'Valley's card was taken in to Mary Faithful as she sat trying to work in the new office--it never ceased to be new to her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know how well informed you are in business reports," she began in her high-pitched voice, "but perhaps you have heard----" "The report of the new leather trust--without including your husband's factory?
