used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack looked inside with a fast beating heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Jack looked inside with a fast beating heart.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Opening the door was no great task.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Jack looked inside with a fast beating heart.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first general impression was of a simply furnished office.
flat-toppedadjective
having a flat or flattened upper surface
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading His first general impression was of a simply furnished office.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading His first general impression was of a simply furnished office.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Opening the door was no great task.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Jack looked inside with a fast beating heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first general impression was of a simply furnished office.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His first general impression was of a simply furnished office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Jack looked inside with a fast beating heart.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack looked inside with a fast beating heart.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
locksmithnounUS /ˈlɑːksmɪθ/
someone who makes or repairs locks
From this reading He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack looked inside with a fast beating heart.
not any; not one
From this reading Opening the door was no great task.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His first general impression was of a simply furnished office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His first general impression was of a simply furnished office.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening the door was no great task.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
and nothing more
From this reading His first general impression was of a simply furnished office.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Opening the door was no great task.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Opening the door was no great task.
Tommy
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From this reading He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
user'snounUS /ˈjuːzərz/
possessive form of “user” — a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Opening the door was no great task.
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 He dismissed the locksmith, and recalled Tommy by a signal from the window.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack looked inside with a fast beating heart.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The principal object in the room was an old-fashioned flat-topped desk so placed between the windows that the light would fall over the user's shoulders.
