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From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
1885
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From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
1919
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From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
BornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
canteennounUS /kænˈtiːn/
a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
CitynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading Cromwell, Gladys.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
decknounUS /dek/
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
Gladys
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From this reading Cromwell, Gladys.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
Loraine
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From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
strainnounUS /streɪn/
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
travelverbUS /ˈtrævəl/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
WarnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was educated at private schools in New York, and had a period of study in Paris, supplemented by extensive foreign travel.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The strain proved too great and induced a mental depression, which, acting upon the highly sensitive nature of the sisters, caused them to feel that they had no longer a place in a world which held no refuge for beauty and quiet thought, and on their way home from France, in January of 1919, they committed suicide by jumping from the deck of the steamer Loraine.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
WorldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At the outbreak of the World War, Miss Cromwell and her twin sister volunteered for service in the Red Cross and were actively engaged both in canteen work and in hospital service.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading [1885-1919] (1) Born in Brooklyn, but lived the greater part of her life in New York City.
