used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But the journey could not be expected to be an altogether pleasant one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the journey could not be expected to be an altogether pleasant one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another point was that Eugenia appeared to prefer to have her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Another point was that Eugenia appeared to prefer to have her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
Barbara
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From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the journey could not be expected to be an altogether pleasant one.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the journey could not be expected to be an altogether pleasant one.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
half the width of an em
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
EugenianounUS /ˌjuːˈdʒiːniə/
tropical trees and shrubs with aromatic leaves and often valuable hard wood
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But the journey could not be expected to be an altogether pleasant one.
give expression to
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Another point was that Eugenia appeared to prefer to have her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
of great significance or value
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But the journey could not be expected to be an altogether pleasant one.
MeadenounUS /miːd/
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the journey could not be expected to be an altogether pleasant one.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But the journey could not be expected to be an altogether pleasant one.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Another point was that Eugenia appeared to prefer to have her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
like better; value more highly
From this reading Another point was that Eugenia appeared to prefer to have her.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
relieve from
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
RoutenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
in the near future
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
not in physical motion
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _En Route_ Barbara Meade was chosen as the suitable one of the three girls to accompany Eugenia out of Belgium.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a number of reasons for this decision, but the most important was that her friends agreed she was most in need of a change.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Eugenia was still ill enough to be a responsibility, and, moreover, the German authorities did not hesitate to express their wish to be rid of her as soon as possible.
