used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first it had registered nothing but enthusiasm and the desire to please.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
without doubt or question
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading At first it had registered nothing but enthusiasm and the desire to please.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading At first it had registered nothing but enthusiasm and the desire to please.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
the organ of sight
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first it had registered nothing but enthusiasm and the desire to please.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
a young female
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
impoliteadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/
not polite
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first it had registered nothing but enthusiasm and the desire to please.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At first it had registered nothing but enthusiasm and the desire to please.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading At first it had registered nothing but enthusiasm and the desire to please.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading At first it had registered nothing but enthusiasm and the desire to please.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
stenographicadjectiveUS /ˌstenəˈɡræfɪk/
of or relating to or employing stenography
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first it had registered nothing but enthusiasm and the desire to please.
typewritingnounUS /ˈtaɪpraɪtɪŋ/
writing done with a typewriter
From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
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From this reading UKRIDGE SEES HER THROUGH The girl from the typewriting and stenographic bureau had a quiet but speaking eye.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could read what was in her mind as clearly as if she had been impolite enough to shout it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now, rising from that formidable notebook, it met mine with a look of exasperated bewilderment.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was an expression of strained sweetness on her face, as of a good woman unjustly put upon.
