used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It begins with "a row" about a young man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My story begins, too, where the first woman's story began--in a garden.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
BERTA
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From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
BilletnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
boastsnounUS /boʊsts/
plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
confined by bonds
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
CASWELL
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From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
deploresverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrz/
third-person singular of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
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Etc
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FianceenounUS /fiˈænsi/
a woman who is engaged to be married
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My story begins, too, where the first woman's story began--in a garden.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading My story begins, too, where the first woman's story began--in a garden.
a young female
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
Girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
come to pass
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
a social unit living together
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
a single distinct event
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
Laburnumnoun
flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It begins with "a row" about a young man.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
OnionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
by chance
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
Putney
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From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
red-roofed
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From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading It begins with "a row" about a young man.
RUCKnounUS /rʌk/
a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
a particular situation
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Romance of Love and Fortune By BERTA RUCK (Mrs. Oliver Onions) "His Official Fiancee," "In Another Girl's Shoes," "The Girls At His Billet," Etc.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My story begins, too, where the first woman's story began--in a garden.
twenty-threenounUS /ˈtwentiθriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the back garden of our red-roofed villa in that suburban street, Laburnum Grove, Putney, S.W.
in or at the place that
From this reading My story begins, too, where the first woman's story began--in a garden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Frontispiece By E. C. CASWELL MY story begins with an incident that is bound to happen some time in any household that boasts--or perhaps deplores--a high-spirited girl of twenty-three in it.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading My story begins, too, where the first woman's story began--in a garden.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It begins with "a row" about a young man.
