used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
(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 She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
CORNERSTONEnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərstoʊn/
the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
a young female
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
Harlowe
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From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
of an obscure nature
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
posingnounUS /ˈpoʊzɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
unusual or striking
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
self-willedadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
believed likely
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
a source of difficulty
From this reading LAYING THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOUSE OF TROUBLE Jean did not return to Harlowe House for dinner that night.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading In spite of the fact that Jean lived at Harlowe House, a plain acknowledgment of her lack of means, Althea shrewdly suspected that the mysterious freshman had come from a home of wealth, and was posing as a poor girl for some reason best known to herself.
in or at the place that
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jean's remarkable wardrobe had impressed her deeply, while Jean herself carried out the impression of having been brought up in luxury.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was self-willed, extravagant, careless of the future, and her flippant opinion, delivered to Althea, of the Service Bureau and work in general, was all that was needed to convince the shrewd junior of Jean's true position in life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Instead she turned her steps toward Holland House, where Althea Parker lived, assured that in Althea she would find sympathy.
