used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was noon, business was at a standstill.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was noon, business was at a standstill.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was noon, business was at a standstill.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
fanningverbUS /ˈfænɪŋ/
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
folding-screen
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From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was noon, business was at a standstill.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
Lassiter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was noon, business was at a standstill.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
and nothing more
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
padnounUS /pæd/
a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
receiving-teller
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
make square
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
Stafford
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From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading It was noon, business was at a standstill.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading |THE July sun beat fiercely on the tin slate roofs of the houses forming square of Stafford.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
typewritersnounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtərz/
plural of “typewriter” — hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
Walton'snounUS /ˈwɔːltənz/
possessive form of “walton” — English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was noon, business was at a standstill.
at the time that
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
which person or people
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Toby Lassiter was at the window of the receiving-teller when an old man came in at the folding-screen door and asked if he might see Mr. Walton personally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The only occupied individual in the building was the banker himself, who was crouched over his desk in his little office making calculations on a pad of paper with a pencil.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading The clerks and typewriters in Walton's bank yawning and fanning themselves heat.
