Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

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

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

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

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

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

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

lacking funds

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

relating to or associated with the bronchi

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

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

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

marked by or capable of arousing controversy

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

being one more than seven

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

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

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

in an intimately familiar manner

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

ride at a galloping pace

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

usually; as a rule

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

plural of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

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

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

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

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

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

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

not causing anger or annoyance

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

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

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

possessive form of “lawrence” — Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

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

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

the middle of the day

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

according to the clock

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

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

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

one of four equal parts

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

become active

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

Identical; not different.

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

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

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

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

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

carry out

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

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

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

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

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

an exercise device consisting of an endless belt on which a person can walk or jog without changing place

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.

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

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

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

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading That same oasis of a week gave to Una her first taste of business responsibility, of being in charge and generally comporting herself as do males.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

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

From this reading For three weeks the office was as different from the treadmill that it familiarly had been, as the Home Club and Lawrence's controversial room were different from the Grays' flat.

at the time that

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)

From this reading But in order to rouse her thus, Chance broke the inoffensive limb of unfortunate Mr. Troy Wilkins as he was stepping from his small bronchial motor-car to an icy cement block, on seven o'clock of Friday evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Una arrived at the office on Saturday morning she received a telephone message from Mr. Wilkins, directing her to take charge of the office, of Bessie Kraker, and the office-boy, and the negotiations with the Comfy Coast Building and Development Company regarding the planning of three rows of semi-detached villas.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She was glad to work late, to arrive not at eight-thirty, but at a quarter to eight, to gallop down to a cafeteria for coffee and a sandwich at noon, to be patient with callers, and to try to develop some knowledge of spelling in that child of nature, Bessie Kraker.