adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
BeautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "The Coming of Beauty," was Flora Lessing's phrase for designating the event.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
ComingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "The Coming of Beauty," was Flora Lessing's phrase for designating the event.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
designatingverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading "The Coming of Beauty," was Flora Lessing's phrase for designating the event.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "The Coming of Beauty," was Flora Lessing's phrase for designating the event.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading "The Coming of Beauty," was Flora Lessing's phrase for designating the event.
Flossie
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From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
FluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The Coming of Beauty," was Flora Lessing's phrase for designating the event.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
Joan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
LessingnounUS /ˈlesɪŋ/
German playwright and leader of the Enlightenment (1729-1781)
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
Lessing's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Coming of Beauty," was Flora Lessing's phrase for designating the event.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
Madge
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From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading "The Coming of Beauty," was Flora Lessing's phrase for designating the event.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
RufflesnounUS /ˈrʌfəlz/
plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
Singleton'snounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltənz/
possessive form of “singleton” — a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
unrulyadjectiveUS /ənˈruːli/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading At the first, these latter had been the result of a habit of late rising and consequent hurried toilet operations; but on the discovery that for the purposes of her profession they possessed a market value they had been sedulously cultivated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was at Madge Singleton's rooms that the details of Joan's entry into journalistic London were arranged.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Flora Lessing, known among her associates as "Flossie," was the girl who at Cambridge had accidentally stumbled upon the explanation of Joan's influence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In appearance she was of the Fluffy Ruffles type, with childish innocent eyes, and the "unruly curls" beloved of the _Family Herald_ novelist.
