used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
Amabel
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From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever she might be doing, she was not confused at seeing him.
blottingverbUS /ˈblɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading But Moore gave him a foolishly cordial greeting mingled with a confused blotting of signatures and a hasty shuffling of the papers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Whatever she might be doing, she was not confused at seeing him.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading But Moore gave him a foolishly cordial greeting mingled with a confused blotting of signatures and a hasty shuffling of the papers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her designs could be shouted on the housetops.
declamatoryadjective
ostentatiously lofty in style
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Her designs could be shouted on the housetops.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Whatever she might be doing, she was not confused at seeing him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
divisible by two
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
foolishlyadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading But Moore gave him a foolishly cordial greeting mingled with a confused blotting of signatures and a hasty shuffling of the papers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Moore gave him a foolishly cordial greeting mingled with a confused blotting of signatures and a hasty shuffling of the papers.
destroyed or killed
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading But Moore gave him a foolishly cordial greeting mingled with a confused blotting of signatures and a hasty shuffling of the papers.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading But Moore gave him a foolishly cordial greeting mingled with a confused blotting of signatures and a hasty shuffling of the papers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever she might be doing, she was not confused at seeing him.
housetops
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From this reading Her designs could be shouted on the housetops.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever she might be doing, she was not confused at seeing him.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading But Moore gave him a foolishly cordial greeting mingled with a confused blotting of signatures and a hasty shuffling of the papers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
a particular point in time
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her designs could be shouted on the housetops.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Whatever she might be doing, she was not confused at seeing him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever she might be doing, she was not confused at seeing him.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Her designs could be shouted on the housetops.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading But Moore gave him a foolishly cordial greeting mingled with a confused blotting of signatures and a hasty shuffling of the papers.
signaturesnounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever she might be doing, she was not confused at seeing him.
Weedon
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From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
Weedon's
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From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But now at Weedon's office door he paused a moment, hearing a voice, the little man's own, slightly declamatory, even in private, and went in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever she might be doing, she was not confused at seeing him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading And he wished he had not gone, for Miss Amabel sat at the table, signing papers, and he instantly guessed the signatures were not in the pursuance of her business but to the advantage of Weedon Moore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Moore gave him a foolishly cordial greeting mingled with a confused blotting of signatures and a hasty shuffling of the papers.
