Chapter VI · Clews

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

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

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

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

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

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

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

From this reading But there are new developments.

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

From this reading She looked up with a smile as I came in.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She looked up with a smile as I came in.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

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From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading But there are new developments.

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From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

set up or found

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

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From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

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

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She looked up with a smile as I came in.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But there are new developments.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

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

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

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

From this reading She looked up with a smile as I came in.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She looked up with a smile as I came in.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

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

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."

in or at that place or location

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

up to a particular time

From this reading I didn't reach my office until afternoon, and there I found Norah, in a brown study.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She looked up with a smile as I came in.

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

From this reading "Nor can I. I feel as if I were deeply involved in it,--if not indeed, an accessory!

in the company of; together with

From this reading She looked up with a smile as I came in.

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

From this reading "I'm neglecting my work," she said, with a glance at a pile of papers, "but that affair across the hall has taken hold of me and I can't put it out of my mind."