Jeannette

[ juh-net; French zhah-net ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

The Silver Star By Jeannette Walls Two girls strike out on their own across the country after their mother abandons them.

So, Jeannette Catsoulis, in answer to your electric question: yes, context does matter.

“Like so many other young people in this country, Timmy, when he reached age 18, was allowed to emancipate,” says Jeannette.

The hospitalization, however, was so expensive it forced Jeannette into bankruptcy.

The police were at her house so often they were like members of the family, yet Jeannette would not turn her back on her only son.

Annette carries an apron-full, Jeannette an handkerchief-full, and Lubin a barrow-full.

But perhaps the most interesting argument is that derived from the drift of the “Jeannette.”

What now, Jeannette, shall the mistress of Ancelles fall in love like an ordinary mortal, then?

"Life is good, Jeannette," cried mademoiselle, and gaily she made herself a crown of roses.

Miss Jeannette sprang up with the utmost effusion, and kissed each on both cheeks.

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