used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading She had considered it her duty to like Frau Schultz; yet Frau Schultz remained her pet aversion.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
carefully weighed
From this reading She had considered it her duty to like Frau Schultz; yet Frau Schultz remained her pet aversion.
dressmakingnounUS /ˈdresmeɪkɪŋ/
the craft of making dresses
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She had considered it her duty to like Frau Schultz; yet Frau Schultz remained her pet aversion.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
FelicianounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
Frauleinnoun
a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
innuendoesnounUS /ˌɪnjuːˈendoʊz/
plural of “innuendo” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had considered it her duty to like Frau Schultz; yet Frau Schultz remained her pet aversion.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
Klinkhardt's
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From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had considered it her duty to like Frau Schultz; yet Frau Schultz remained her pet aversion.
likeableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkəbəl/
(of characters in literature or drama) evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
Mme
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From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading She had considered it her duty to like Frau Schultz; yet Frau Schultz remained her pet aversion.
Popea's
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From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She had considered it her duty to like Frau Schultz; yet Frau Schultz remained her pet aversion.
Schultz
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From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
Schultz's
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From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
Stapleton's
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From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Felicia had intended to pursue her study of scientific dressmaking under Mrs. Stapleton's tuition, but she acceded graciously enough.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading But Frau Schultz's red, weather-beaten face, coarse habits and spiteful tongue, jarred upon her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Although she still winced under Mme. Popea's innuendoes and Fraulein Klinkhardt's pretty free theories of life, yet she managed to find something likeable in each.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had considered it her duty to like Frau Schultz; yet Frau Schultz remained her pet aversion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading |Will you come for a walk this beautiful morning, Miss Graves?” asked Frau Schultz.
