used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
arrayingverbUS /ərˈeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “array” — lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Princess Departs THE hour of the Princess's departure had come.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
DepartsverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrts/
third-person singular of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The Princess Departs THE hour of the Princess's departure had come.
the act of departing
From this reading The Princess Departs THE hour of the Princess's departure had come.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
put on clothes
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
a young female
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Princess Departs THE hour of the Princess's departure had come.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Princess Departs THE hour of the Princess's departure had come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Princess Departs THE hour of the Princess's departure had come.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
Prin
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From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The Princess Departs THE hour of the Princess's departure had come.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading The Princess Departs THE hour of the Princess's departure had come.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Princess Departs THE hour of the Princess's departure had come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Already she appeared to belong to another place than the dingy underground room.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
precisely as stated
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading With the deft, quick manner of one used to such tasks, she proceeded to wash and dress the patient, arraying her in fresh, neat garments produced from the bag.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
at the time that
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
which person or people
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A lady dressed in nursing costume had arrived in a cab, bringing with her a large bag.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading When her toilette was completed, Prin, wearing a serge frock and jacket and a sailor hat, looked a very different being from the forlorn, sick girl who had been lying on the wretched bed.
