used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
how long something has existed
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading When she received the letter announcing the fact Miss Gibbs danced with delight.
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From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
certificatesnounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkəts/
plural of “certificate” — a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading When she received the letter announcing the fact Miss Gibbs danced with delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When she received the letter announcing the fact Miss Gibbs danced with delight.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
dossiernounUS /ˌdɔːˈsjeɪ/
a collection of papers containing detailed information about a particular person or subject (usually a person's record)
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When she received the letter announcing the fact Miss Gibbs danced with delight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
GibbsnounUS /ɡɪbz/
United States chemist (1839-1903)
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When she received the letter announcing the fact Miss Gibbs danced with delight.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
not any; not one
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
perusingnounUS /pərˈuːzɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "Two pounds a week!
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
prodigynounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒi/
an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When she received the letter announcing the fact Miss Gibbs danced with delight.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
make steady
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
testimonialsnounUS /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəlz/
plural of “testimonial” — something that serves as evidence
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Two pounds a week!
typewritingnounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtɪŋ/
writing done with a typewriter
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
typistnounUS /ˈtaɪpɪst/
someone paid to operate a typewriter
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
vouchedverbUS /vaʊtʃt/
past form of “vouch” — give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Two pounds a week!
well-educatedadjectiveUS /ˈweˈledʒəkeɪtɪd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
at the time that
From this reading When she received the letter announcing the fact Miss Gibbs danced with delight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Antonia Gibbs came from the typewriting office with excellent testimonials.
workernounUS /ˈwɜːrkər/
a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Quick, accurate, and possessed of a capital memory, she would seem to be the ideal typist for an office such as that presided over by Owen Rose; and after perusing the certificates and other documents forming what one might call her _dossier_, Owen had really no choice but to engage the prodigy.
a late time of life
From this reading Though but eighteen years of age, she was vouched for as a steady, conscientious worker, well-educated and of exceptional intelligence.
