used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
beneficiariesnounUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃieriz/
plural of “beneficiary” — the recipient of funds or other benefits
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading ULSWATER has collected more orphans.
coopdeetat
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From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
curables
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From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
deniesverbUS /dɪˈnaɪz/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She says “It happens so.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ULSWATER has collected more orphans.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
incurables
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From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She says “It happens so.”
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading South Pacific, _January._ |MRS.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ULSWATER has collected more orphans.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading South Pacific, _January._ |MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading ULSWATER has collected more orphans.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading South Pacific, _January._ |MRS.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading She says “It happens so.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She says “It happens so.”
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading South Pacific, _January._ |MRS.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
ULSWATER
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From this reading ULSWATER has collected more orphans.
Ulswater's
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From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Ulswater's favourite method seems to be what one of the new orphans calls “a coopdeetat,” but she denies any such preference.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There are, without doubt, many methods of selecting the beneficiaries of a mission, asylum, home for curables or incurables, or similar foundation.
