used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
Barbara's
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From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
travel across or pass over
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
EugenianounUS /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/
tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
a young female
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
many times at short intervals
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
TrianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading _A Triangle_ A curious division had developed between the four American Red Cross girls since their arrival in Belgium.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eugenia, for reasons of her own, had given up the regular Red Cross nursing, preferring to devote herself to the children whom the war had made homeless.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Barbara had been several times without invitation, but had not referred to their past difference.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Perhaps this was due to the arrangement of their work, perhaps to spiritual conditions which are not always easy to see or define.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading After Barbara's first visit to her and the discussion that had arisen between them, she had not urged the younger girl to come to see her often.
