Chapter IV · A Haunted House

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

not accessible to view

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

plural of “environment” — the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

the act of building or putting up

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

a young female

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

in an enthusiastically glowing manner

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

bearing or marked with a label or tag

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

clean or organized

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

having a point

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A door on the ground floor was labeled "Office," and so Gloria pushed the electric button.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

in the near future

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

sordid dirtiness

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

express in words

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

a special situation

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

in or at the place that

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The model tenement which Miss Lovejoy had pointed out to them was soon reached.

which person or people

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

belonging to which person

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

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 Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She looked, with but slightly concealed curiosity, at these three applicants who, as was quite evident, were from other environments.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Gloria glanced about the neat courtyard and up at windows where flowers were blossoming in bright window boxes, then glowingly she turned back to the girl: "It was a splendid thing for those wealthy society women to do, wasn't it," she said, "erecting this really handsome yellow brick building in the midst of so much poverty and squalor.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A trim young woman whose long-lashed, dark eyes suggested her nationality, received them, but regretted to have to tell them that every flat in the model tenement was occupied.