used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
any thing at all
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
book-keeper
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From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
a person who is in charge
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
CRAIGHILL
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From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
HerculesnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
memorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
a person who carries a message
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
not any; not one
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
precedentsnounUS /ˈpresədənts/
plural of “precedent” — an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
SCORESnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL SCORES A POINT Colonel Craighill reached his office in anything but an amiable state of mind.
stenographernounUS /steˈnʌɡrəfər/
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
summarizedverbUS /ˈsʌməraɪzd/
past form of “summarize” — give a summary
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
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 And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
unbidden
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From this reading And against all precedents the cashier entered unbidden, bearing memoranda that deepened the annoyance that Colonel Craighill had carried to the office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At his own desk Colonel Craighill scanned the summarized reports that were so sufficient to his executive sense, but this inspection gave him no pleasure; and his personal mail disclosed matters that did not please him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And, crowning irritation, the president of the Hercules National Bank, in which he was a director, and the cashier of the Greater City Trust Company called him by telephone and begged his early attendance at their offices.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he disappeared into his own room and closed the door the chief book-keeper exchanged a wink with the prettiest stenographer, and the messenger turned up the collar of his coat to signify falling temperature.
