used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
AMBROISINE
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From this reading PAPER MOTHER AMBROISINE called Claire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PAPER MOTHER AMBROISINE called Claire.
Claire
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From this reading PAPER MOTHER AMBROISINE called Claire.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
without stop or interruption
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
EmilenounUS /eɪˈmiːl/
the boy whose upbringing was described by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
FlaxnounUS /flæks/
fiber of the flax plant that is made into thread and woven into linen fabric
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
hempnounUS /hemp/
a plant fiber
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
Jules
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From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
and nothing more
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
last-named
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From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading PAPER MOTHER AMBROISINE called Claire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading PAPER MOTHER AMBROISINE called Claire.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
express the need or desire for
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
carry out
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A friend had just come to see her to learn about an embroidery stitch that troubled her.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading At the request of Jules and Emile, however, Uncle Paul continued.
the act of using
From this reading “Flax, hemp, and cotton, especially the last-named, have still another use of great importance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew Jules would take pleasure in repeating the conversation to his sister.
