used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
abominablyadverb
in an offensive and hateful manner
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
having companions or an escort
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
at any time
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
InanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
the literary culture
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
Loring
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From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
not any; not one
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
by chance
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
have in common
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
terseadjectiveUS /tɜːrs/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Inanimate things, the poets to the contrary, do not share human moods.
typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
well-constructed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ordinarily the letter “J” on a well-constructed machine is on the side, and little used.
at the time that
From this reading When Loring returned to his desk in the office the typewriter, instead of showing the least sympathy, behaved abominably.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But this afternoon it seemed to insist on beginning every word, and the effect on the business letters which should have been composed was not beneficial.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But this is perhaps explained by the few terse words concluding the pamphlet of directions which accompanied the machine: “No machine ever made is _fool proof_.”
