matters of personal concern
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Yet it was hard to do it in this environment.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading Yet it was hard to do it in this environment.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Yet it was hard to do it in this environment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet it was hard to do it in this environment.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
Jannet
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From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
MYSTERIESnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
P'lina
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From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
Paulina
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From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
only a very short time before
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading For some strange reason, nevertheless, Jannet grew more and more fond of her pretty, quaint room.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet it was hard to do it in this environment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Jannet told herself that she must mind her own affairs strictly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO NEW MYSTERIES There was some secret between Jan and Old P'lina, Jannet could see, but it was scarcely polite to intercept their glances.
wasn't
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From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
at the time that
From this reading Jannet felt that Jan was joking considerably when he talked of the ghosts of the old house, but Paulina wasn't she was sure.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it was hard to do it in this environment.
