342
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From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
move towards
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
Beale
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From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
Beale's
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From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
bisected
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From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
Cresswell
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From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
enclose with a fence
From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
located inward
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
Lothbury
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From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
not any; not one
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
Oliva
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From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
porcelainnounUS /ˈpɔːrsələn/
ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
railedverbUS /reɪld/
past form of “rail” — complain bitterly
From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
and nothing more
From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Beale's office was at the end of a seemingly interminable corridor and consisted, as she was to find, of an outer and an inner chamber.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After a lengthy search she discovered the name of the Beale Agency under the heading "fourth floor" and made her way to the elevator.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
at the time that
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Oliva Cresswell stood for awhile in the great lobby, inspecting the names of the occupants, which were inscribed on porcelain slips in two big frames on each wall of the vestibule.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE BIG HEAD No. 342, Lothbury, is a block of business offices somewhat unpretentious in their approach but of surprising depth and importance when explored.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The outer was simply furnished with a table, two chairs and a railed fence bisected with a little wooden gateway.
