used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other two are English, and will hold their tongues."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading "Let me suggest one precaution," I said as the cab stopped.
COMPLICATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The other two are English, and will hold their tongues."
to come or go into
From this reading "That you hold your handkerchief to your face as you enter.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "That you hold your handkerchief to your face as you enter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
a person of German nationality
From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
Gretchen
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From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading "That you hold your handkerchief to your face as you enter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "That you hold your handkerchief to your face as you enter.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me suggest one precaution," I said as the cab stopped.
hear with intention
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me suggest one precaution," I said as the cab stopped.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Let me suggest one precaution," I said as the cab stopped.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other two are English, and will hold their tongues."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading "Let me suggest one precaution," I said as the cab stopped.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let me suggest one precaution," I said as the cab stopped.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "Let me suggest one precaution," I said as the cab stopped.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let me suggest one precaution," I said as the cab stopped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That you hold your handkerchief to your face as you enter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other two are English, and will hold their tongues."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The other two are English, and will hold their tongues."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The other two are English, and will hold their tongues."
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have one German servant, Gretchen, and she had better not recognize you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The other two are English, and will hold their tongues."
in the company of; together with
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading COMPLICATIONS Althea was at first unwilling to go to our house, as such a course might involve us in some way with the authorities; but I would not listen to her objections.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That you hold your handkerchief to your face as you enter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That you hold your handkerchief to your face as you enter.
