used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her musical abilities made her a welcomed member of the choir.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Her musical abilities made her a welcomed member of the choir.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She at once looked about for opportunities of usefulness.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She at once looked about for opportunities of usefulness.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading These she found in St. Saviour's, the church she attended.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was not satisfied with merely singing.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading Her musical abilities made her a welcomed member of the choir.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading These she found in St. Saviour's, the church she attended.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She at once looked about for opportunities of usefulness.
set up or found
From this reading These she found in St. Saviour's, the church she attended.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
Lois
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From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She at once looked about for opportunities of usefulness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her musical abilities made her a welcomed member of the choir.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Her musical abilities made her a welcomed member of the choir.
and nothing more
From this reading But she was not satisfied with merely singing.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Her musical abilities made her a welcomed member of the choir.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She at once looked about for opportunities of usefulness.
on one occasion
From this reading She at once looked about for opportunities of usefulness.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She at once looked about for opportunities of usefulness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
more desirable than another
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
repining
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From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But she was not satisfied with merely singing.
Saviour's
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From this reading These she found in St. Saviour's, the church she attended.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading But she was not satisfied with merely singing.
St
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From this reading These she found in St. Saviour's, the church she attended.
SUBTLEadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These she found in St. Saviour's, the church she attended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading She at once looked about for opportunities of usefulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she was not satisfied with merely singing.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Her musical abilities made her a welcomed member of the choir.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she was not satisfied with merely singing.
but in spite of that
From this reading SUBTLE INFLUENCE Although Lois preferred to remain in the country, yet she did not waste her days in repining over her life in the city.
