aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
make calm or still
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
compensationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “compensation” — something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
disdainingverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
don't
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From this reading The two things don’t track.”
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
Horatia
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From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
ten 10s
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
informationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃənəl/
relating to or having the nature of information
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
inspirationsnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “inspiration” — arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
LangleynounUS /ˈlæŋli/
unit of solar radiation
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
most important element
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
absolutely essential
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
for each
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Langley said it increased her mistakes one hundred per cent, but Horatia insisted that it doubled her inspirations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The two things don’t track.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The two things don’t track.”
hard to endure
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two things don’t track.”
typewriternounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtər/
hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
typewritingnounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtɪŋ/
writing done with a typewriter
From this reading Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
at the time that
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Which is necessary,” she added, “when one is trying to be both brilliant and informational.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading From _The Journal_ office the lake looked blue and calm, disdaining the stray gusts of wind that tossed newspapers and rubbish about in the alleys below Main Street.
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 Horatia had moved her typewriter over to the window so typewriting might be accompanied by some compensations.
