Chapter XX

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

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

speak to

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

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

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

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

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

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

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

the quality of not being careful or taking pains

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

the state of being certain

From this reading She re-read it, smiling over the certainty of the success of her plan.

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

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

light and humorous drama with a happy ending

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

opinion or judgment

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

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

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She re-read it, smiling over the certainty of the success of her plan.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

and nothing more

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

understood perfectly

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

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

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

above and across; more than

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

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

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading She re-read it, smiling over the certainty of the success of her plan.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

with speed

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

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

From this reading She re-read it, smiling over the certainty of the success of her plan.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

only a very short time before

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

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

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading She re-read it, smiling over the certainty of the success of her plan.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading She re-read it, smiling over the certainty of the success of her plan.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

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

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

arousing affect

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

create by training and teaching

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

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

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.

the act of using

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

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

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

at the time that

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

in or at the place that

From this reading AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

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 AN OLD COMEDY Norton had scarcely passed his gate on the way to catch the train when Cleo left the window, where her keen eyes had been watching, and made her way rapidly to the room he had just vacated.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Books and papers were scattered loosely over his table beside the typewriter which he had, with his usual carelessness, left open.

produce a literary work

From this reading With a quick decision she seated herself beside the machine and in two hours sufficiently mastered its use to write a letter by using a single finger and carefully touching the keys one by one.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The light of a cunning purpose burned in her eyes as she held up the letter which she had written on a sheet paper with the embossed heading of his home address at the top.