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Grace Harlowe's Problem

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Grace Harlowe's Problem is here in full — 223 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Josephine, -1931 Chase • Curated US English Learning Edition
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THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.
"We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.
"We've all been known to lag and loiter."
"I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.
"Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate."
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Grace Harlowe's Problem

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Grace Harlowe's Problem is here in full — 223 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.
Line 2
"We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.
Line 3
"We've all been known to lag and loiter."
Line 4
"I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.
Line 5
"Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate."

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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Brent noun US /brent/

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading “THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Dean noun US /diːn/

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading “"We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.”

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defended verb US /dɪˈfendəd/

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading “"I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.”

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grouped adjective US /ɡruːpt/

arranged into groups

From this reading “THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.”

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lag verb US /læɡ/

hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading “"We've all been known to lag and loiter."”

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lagged verb US /læɡd/

inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading “"I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.”

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loiter verb US /ˈlɔɪtər/

be about

From this reading “"We've all been known to lag and loiter."”

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roommate noun US /ˈruːmeɪt/

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading “"Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate."”

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alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/

experiencing a sudden sense of danger

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading "We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "We've all been known to lag and loiter."

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BrentnounUS /brent/

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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DeannounUS /diːn/

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading "We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.

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defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/

past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading "I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.

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DOORnounUS /dɔːr/

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

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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Emma

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From this reading "We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.

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Evelyn

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From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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Evelyn's

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From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/

arranged into groups

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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Harlowe

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From this reading "Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate."

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading "We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate."

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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JeannounUS /dʒiːn/

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "We've all been known to lag and loiter."

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lagverbUS /læɡ/

hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading "We've all been known to lag and loiter."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
laggedverbUS /læɡd/

inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading "I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LOCKEDverbUS /lɑːkt/

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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loiterverbUS /ˈlɔɪtər/

be about

From this reading "We've all been known to lag and loiter."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
loitered

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

From this reading "I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.

Pending verification
MissverbUS /mɪs/

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

From this reading "Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate."

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mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate."

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non-appearance

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From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

Pending verification
notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading "I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

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

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading "Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate."

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I lagged and loitered to some purpose," defended Evelyn.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
streetnounUS /striːt/

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading "Miss Harlowe, this is Miss Brent, my roommate."

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
We've

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

From this reading "We've all been known to lag and loiter."

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weren't

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From this reading "We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.

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WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

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womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

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

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading "We weren't worried," Emma Dean assured her.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

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

From this reading THE LOCKED DOOR When Evelyn and Jean Brent reached the street it was to find the other young women grouped together in conversation, and not at all alarmed at Evelyn's non-appearance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

Chapter 5 of Grace Harlowe's Problem by Josephine, -1931 Chase holds 223 sentences, grouped into 45 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 5 holds 223 sentences of Grace Harlowe's Problem, unabridged, divided into 45 reading sections.

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