Agnes
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From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading That is, she was not suspicious of any plot really aimed at the happiness of the Corner House family.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That is, she was not suspicious of any plot really aimed at the happiness of the Corner House family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That is, she was not suspicious of any plot really aimed at the happiness of the Corner House family.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
a youthful male person
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
delicatessennounUS /ˌdelɪkəˈtesən/
ready-to-eat food products
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you think?"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
a social unit living together
From this reading That is, she was not suspicious of any plot really aimed at the happiness of the Corner House family.
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
set up or found
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
a young female
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading That is, she was not suspicious of any plot really aimed at the happiness of the Corner House family.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
not in action or at work
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, she was not suspicious of any plot really aimed at the happiness of the Corner House family.
Kenway
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From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
Maroni
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From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
and nothing more
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
not any; not one
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That is, she was not suspicious of any plot really aimed at the happiness of the Corner House family.
a human being
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading That is, she was not suspicious of any plot really aimed at the happiness of the Corner House family.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That is, she was not suspicious of any plot really aimed at the happiness of the Corner House family.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
an educational institution
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She merely believed that the strange boy had deliberately fooled her for an idle purpose.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What do you think?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you think?"
at the time that
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you think?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Agnes Kenway reached the tenement where Maria Maroni resided and found that brisk young person helping in the delicatessen store as she did almost every day during the busy hours and when there was no school, the Corner House girl was surprised; but she was not suspicious.
